Red Mountain Pass up to Ooray, CO

Going back to Oct. 6, 2019...my last day of visiting with my son, Tai and wife, Kendra.

 A rather strange sculpture, which would not only sluce water away from the road, but rocks as well.

 These rocks were exposed, showing what hasn't been weathered over years.

 The road at noon ran in and out of sunlight as we went over Red Mountain Pass.

 There are still some active mines along the way. I wish I could remember the name of this river.

Kendra gave up the front seat so I could have a great view, and she found us great restaurants during the whole of my stay with them..except when they were cooking at home, which was most of the time.

 Tai drove all the time, as well as found interesting podcasts to listen to.

 A wee bit of wildlife when we stopped at a lookout.

I think geologists have great joy driving in these mountains!

Tai and mom.

Tai and Kendra

The wonderful Aspens were like gold against the rocks and the dark green of the conifers.

 First glimpse of Ooray CO

I met my friend from Black Mountain and began the long drive home with her, and said good-bye sadly to my family and started home.

Fall in the Rockies

I was to meet my ride home in Oorah CO (say You-ray) up in the mountains on Sunday, Oct 6, 2019.  So we had a wonderful drive through the passes from Cortez up to Oorah (and Tai and Kendra went around Telluride after I left them.)

Aspen trees showed golden colors.