Our next stop was an Airbnb in Loveland, Colorado called "Chateau de Fleur." We had a great time getting Elliot to attempt to pronounce it. It was almost as challenging as getting Elliot to take a shower (there wasn't a bathtub and he was definitely due for a scrubbing)
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| The days immediately after grocery runs where we had produce were the best |
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| A Colby torture session, aka "dinner." Who knew that pasta and mashed potatoes could be so horrifying? |
Our next stop was Rocky Mountain National park. We were going to go to a lake, but it was full or closed or something. We re-routed to Alpine Ridge Trail instead. It was my first taste of Alpine Tundra. The hike was only about a half mile, but it was grueling in the high altitude.
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| Another scenic stretch behind our pals in BMV1091 |
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| The temperature was so weird at the high elevation. I was hot and cold at the same time. Also very out of breath. |
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| Can you tell it was windy? |
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| Money shot- Elevation sign with a nice Elk meandering by |
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| The only plants this high up were mosses, grasses, and wildflowers. |
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| Perhaps he is pondering about how this tundra is probably similar to the tundra inhabited by his Swedish ancestors. Or perhaps he is begging for more fruit snacks. |
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