We had good weather the whole drive. Some people bemoan driving through eastern South Dakota and Nebraska, but I love the rolling hills and wide-open spaces.
I also had a good amount of time to work on the lace scarf I've been chugging away at for what seems like ages. It is finished now except for blocking!
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We spent the first night in Denver, and then headed into the Mountains to John's parents' place to do some hiking.
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John, Heidi, Nate, and I.
Snow! It is much easier to hack a little bit of snow on the trails when it is 60 degrees and sunny.
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At the 'Library' having a few drinks, and a ton of nachos.
On our last full day in the mountains, we set off on a 11 mile hike to Granite falls on the western side of Rocky Mountain National Park.
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Taking a break by the creek.
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It was a great and challenging hike - we went through thick forest, meadows, nearby rivers, and then up to the falls.
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On the way down we ran into a few Moose as well - this one was standing right on the trail.
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It was a great trip, and it was a ton of fun to hang with John & Heidi.
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The view from their apartment in Cap Hill on our last night in Denver. :)
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