We just got back from our trip to Colorado. We were gone for 2 weeks and had a wonderful time. The whole family went. Tara, Chad, Cord, PJ and I. We took the RV and pulled Chad’s Jeep. Didn’t know about the RV because of the price of gas but went for it anyway. We headed south to the Great Sand Dunes. We took a jeep trail through the sand and we all climbed to the top of the dunes. It was beautiful at sun set and Cord got some great pictures. I will let you see them, just give me some time. After that we headed for the San Juan Mountains. I love the San Juan’s they are the most amazing mountains in Colorado. We stayed just out side of Silverton by a river. It was like when I was a kid, we found a spot pulled in and it was free. I love the sound of water running, it is so soothing. We jeeped for the four days we were there. We did some easy ones for PJ, Tara liked the mines and the history of the area but the one we did that we’ve wanting to do for years was BLACK BEAR into Telluride. It is one of the hardest trails in Colorado and we thought we were ready. When we got to the top we didn’t know if we should go on because the last part is something else. We were about ready to turn around when we met this guy on his motorcycle. He told us we could do it and he would talk us through the gnarly part. He did and we saw some other jeeps and I would have to say it was amazing!!! Looking down over the hood and seeing the town of Telluride like is was a street map. AMAZING!!! After all the crazy fun we went up to the cabin and stayed for 5 days. I wrote a song, worked on the cabin. We took a hike over crag crest trail and just felt the peace. We saw old friends went golfing with Dennis and stayed with PJ’s sister Beth and family, there is always a warm spot in our hearts when we see them. They are the best!! We are home now and it’s time to get ready for real life but it was a great break. Alan