caravanman
Engineer
Today the last of September, 6 weeks to the day that I left Nottingham clutching my free bus pass...
Just as I was about to leave the Cortez motel, I met a couple of Aussie guys who were touring on non-Harley motorbikes. They had bought them second hand in the US. Both had been here 3 months and were mixing camping out with the occasional motel night, and having a great time.
I decided to head up to Grand Junction, and was very pleased with my choice.
A cool morning again as I headed north on 145, following the Delores river valley between some high wooded mountains. It suddenly reminded me of a place in India, the Kulu valley, where I had been 30 years ago.
I could see mountains in the distance that had a cap of snow, and eventually I reached the Lizard Head Pass, and a few tiny flakes of snow drifted down onto me as I stood shivering and trying to take photos.
It was 37F at that height, and reached 67F later in the afternoon. A bright start and finish to the day, with heavy clouds mid journey.
I had imagined that after yesterdays superb scenery I would not expect much today, but I was wrong. Once again, a photo opportunity around every corner. Loved seeing the snowy mountains, such a contrast, and feeling just a few snow flakes, and then the red rocks appeared again on the San Miguel section of river. Stunning!
If anyone is feeling jaded, I can recommend this route 145/141 to bring a little joy into your soul... Then again, each day has been uplifting with vivid scenery.
A few more pics from today here
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10152745894809120.1073741847.682004119&type=1&l=8e06dabe2c
Cheers,
Ed.
Just as I was about to leave the Cortez motel, I met a couple of Aussie guys who were touring on non-Harley motorbikes. They had bought them second hand in the US. Both had been here 3 months and were mixing camping out with the occasional motel night, and having a great time.
I decided to head up to Grand Junction, and was very pleased with my choice.
A cool morning again as I headed north on 145, following the Delores river valley between some high wooded mountains. It suddenly reminded me of a place in India, the Kulu valley, where I had been 30 years ago.
I could see mountains in the distance that had a cap of snow, and eventually I reached the Lizard Head Pass, and a few tiny flakes of snow drifted down onto me as I stood shivering and trying to take photos.
It was 37F at that height, and reached 67F later in the afternoon. A bright start and finish to the day, with heavy clouds mid journey.
I had imagined that after yesterdays superb scenery I would not expect much today, but I was wrong. Once again, a photo opportunity around every corner. Loved seeing the snowy mountains, such a contrast, and feeling just a few snow flakes, and then the red rocks appeared again on the San Miguel section of river. Stunning!
If anyone is feeling jaded, I can recommend this route 145/141 to bring a little joy into your soul... Then again, each day has been uplifting with vivid scenery.
A few more pics from today here
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10152745894809120.1073741847.682004119&type=1&l=8e06dabe2c
Cheers,
Ed.
