We are at the Y Camp In Estes Park. We had a smooth drive today. We left around 8:20 and made it to Estes Park in about 8 1/2 hours. We stopped at the grocery store and stocked up and then checked into our cabin.
It took us a bit to get the car unloaded as the back of the car was full. I got all the groceries put away but haven’t unpacked my suitcase yet.
I had to put a sweater on this evening as it cools down quickly in the mountains. We have a large cabin for just the two of us. We reserved it way back the first of March before the virus hit and expected that several of our kids were going to get to come spend time with us. None of them can come now so we have lots of space.
We are both tired tonight. We may go get some fire wood and sit and relax in front of a fire tonight. Not sure we will do much tomorrow either and allow us time to adjust to the higher altitude. I have a bit of an altitude headache this evening. It usually takes me at least five days to adjust. I’m glad we will be here for four weeks as that will give me lots of time to adjust and then I can do lots of walking without sucking for air.
The cell service in the area is very bad. The internet is good so if anyone wants to get hold of me send me an email or FaceTime me. We do have a land line in the cabin and it gets good reception.
It will take me several days to adjust to not having anything that has to be done. I didn’t bring my sewing machine so I can make masks. I did bring some knitting, puzzles and lots of books to read. It will be nice to visit with Jim’s brothers and their spouses. We will go on lots of walks too when I have adjusted to the altitude.
Grateful for a safe journey today, grateful for the beauty around us, and grateful for the cool, evening mountain air.