We are home! It took a little over nine hours to come home today. We were both up early so we got going. I think we left camp at 7:20 this morning and got home at 5:50.
We stopped for breakfast and gas about 30 miles out of the east side of Denver. We stopped for lunch and gas in Hayes. I think we only made one other stop coming home to use the bathroom.
It felt so good to get home. The drive was mostly smooth. Ran into rush hour traffic in Denver so it was slow going for about 30 minutes. Hit a couple of construction zones that slowed me down but other than that cruise stayed on and we rolled down the highway.
Outside of Salina a car was riding my ass. I pulled over as soon as I could so they could get by. I was going 83 in a 75 zone. The car that passed me must have been going 90 or more. As soon as he got ahead of me a cop car behind me put on his lights to pull the car that passed me over. The cop followed the guy for several miles and had another cop join him before the guy finally pulled over. The officers had their guns out as they were going up to approach the driver. Hope it all ended well for all involved.
The trip was really fun and easy. We didn’t get to do much as we only had two full days in Estes Park. But hearing and seeing the elk and the beautiful Aspen trees made it worth the trip. Trail Ridge Road did not disappoint either. I love Grand Lake and it was great to go back there again.
Tomorrow we will get the dogs in the morning. I have to go back to Emporia for exercise at 1:00 and then a doctor’s appointment at 3:30. Friday I have exercise again at 2:00. The weekend is free and clear and it will be nice to have two stay at home days to rest and recover.
I am tired tonight. I went to a meeting this evening at 6:30 that got over at 8:00. It is good to get home and sit in my corner chair for a bit. As much as I like getting away, the best part of any trip is getting home safe and sound.
Grateful for a safe trip of over 1,300 miles, grateful for the memories I made, and grateful to be home.