AnniversaryInSilvertonArea
Jeff decides to surprise Erin with a new place in CO.... Silverton====
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On the way, they decide to hit the Great Sand Dunes.
Bad weather sets in, so the old man runs up to get a few shots before the storm......
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shot back:
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If you look closely, you will observe Erin stopping for a brief stretch on her way up:
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An idea of the weather:
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Upon arriving in Silverton, Erin and Jeff realize that accommodations haven't declined since 1882.....
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The Million Dollar Highway has many sights, as usual.......
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Plenty of pictures will portray the Black Canyon of the Gunnison with all the colors of its walls. However, only a picture focused on the sky will give you an idea of it's narrow, sun-starved depths......
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More canyon pics:
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brave girl:
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Reminds us who we're visiting:
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Leaning on the edge:
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Despite the festivities of our anniversary, we could not forget the sacrifices of our veterans. Ridgway, CO had miniature graves of every American killed in Iraq since this conflict began. They each included descriptions of the duties and death of the deceased. A real "gut check" for those of us stateside......
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