Where the heck are we now??

Hi! Happy Labor Day weekend!

We have been doing lots of touristy things. Tim reported in a previous blog about our hot trip through the Mojave Desert and our one exciting evening in Las Vegas. We headed from Nevada to Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon then drove to Durango Colorado to spend two days. We ended up spending a third night in Durango because it was beautiful,relaxing, peaceful, cool (finally!) and romantic. We stayed at the Apple Orchard Inn close to downtown Durango but far enough away that we just heard the crickets at night and felt the cool breezes needing no air conditioning. Hurray!
We took a great train ride on a steam train to Silverton which was incredible. We both left there a little bit sooty but the trip was worth it, except when I thought I was going to be sick because the train was perched right along the edge of a huge cliff. Silverton was a great little wild west town and we stopped for lunch at Grumpy's saloon which was a hoot.

Zion and Bryce were indescribable and our photos here won't do them justice. Suffice it to say that America really is beautiful and we are so fortunate to have the opportunity and the freedom to enjoy our country!! The last night in Durango we found a great little spot- the Durango Brewing Company - and they were having a bluegrass jam night. We went (left our guitars and ukele at home!) and enjoyed about a dozen of the Durango residents of all ages and types jamming all night long while we enjoyed some great beer! We wondered why there were so many people showing up to jam, and then the bartender Allie told us that the bar provides free beer to all those who participate in the jam. Tim asked her about playing the spoons, and she told him if he was good, he'd be in!
Ha. Having a wonderful time. Heading back toward the east coast. Loving each city and town, but especially the smaller towns. They are wonderful, and of course, being with Timmy is magical.
Will post photos shortly!
Tim & Gail