Colorado

Denver was nice but we were ready to move on.

This morning, we got up early and went to the dealership in Littleton, CO, to get our car serviced for its regular maintenance. We waited about two hours before it was finished and ready for us to take back on the road.

We drove 160 miles west of Denver to the town of Glenwood Springs. It was the most breath-taking drive ever! The foothills of the Rocky Mountains were gorgeous. We saw some spectacular cabins and resort areas in the mountains. We even drove through some snow-capped areas. At one point, you could have stopped on the side of the road and played with the snow in your shorts and t-shirt without being cold! Amazing!

When we got into Glenwood, we checked into our motel, got our bathing suits on, and headed to the natural mineral hot springs. The springs were divided into three sections: one with a temperature of 104 degrees Fahrenheit, one with a temperature of about 90 degrees Fahrenheit, and one with a cooled pool. We stayed at the hot springs for a good two hours and then decided it was time for some - you guessed it - FOOD!




Before we left the motel lobby, the receptionist at the front desk had recommended the Chinese restaurant right down the road for dinner. Um, excuse me, but I did NOT come to Colorado to eat Chinese food! I came to eat some MEAT! That's just what we had for dinner. We went to the saloon of Doc Holliday, the famous gambler and gunslinger of the 1800's. Zac had a delicious burger with grilled onions and green peppers and I had a buffalo burger - a little taste of the old west. Mmm......mmm.....I must say that bison is delish! It was not gamey tasting and was very lean.

We walked around Glenwood after dinner and took some more pictures before heading back to the motel to crash. What a relaxing afternoon at the hot springs and a wonderful, MEATY dinner! Ahh......