The Way I See It . . .: July 2012

Roadtrip - Denver-Seattle: Day 2 (Afternoon)

Day 2 - June 17, 2012 (Mt Evans):
We drove to Mt. Evans, about 90 minutes west of Denver. It reached 99 degrees in Denver this day, but it was very cold and windy at the top of Mt. Evans. Plus, the altitude left us breathless and headachy! But it was well-worth it for these amazing views!

Echo Lake

View from half-way up:

Still partially-frozen Summit Lake

King's Crown Sedum (tundra wildflower)

Arctic Gentian (tundra wildflower)

View from near the top:

Tree Line

Mountain Goat

View from the Top:

Bob at 14,130 Feet (it was cold and VERY windy!)

View from the Top:

Mountain Goats (on the way back down):

Photographer and Mountain Goats:

We arrived back in Denver just in time to meet the family for dinner at Picolo's Peetza!

A great ending to a great day!

End of Day 2!

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Roadtrip - Denver-Seattle: Day 2 (Morning)

Day 2 - June 17, 2012 (Denver):
Our second day in Denver promises to be VERY hot. We're going to Renee & Marvin's for a Father's Day Brunch this morning. Renee has to go to work around 11:00AM, so we're going to take a trip to Mt. Evans (where it should be very cool!) Then we'll return to Denver in time to have dinner with the family at one of their favorite Pizza Places!

Here are photos of the kids from brunch:

Baschen & Keston

Keston

Jon, Keston & Baschen

Jon & Keston

Roadtrip - Denver-Seattle: Day 1

Day 1 - June 16, 2012 (Denver)
We flew to Denver last night and rented a car at Fox Rental Cars that will carry us to Seattle, over the next 14 days! All went smoothly with the rental, no hidden charges so far. The only small disappointment is that we didn't get an economy car, but rather a compact (a Hyundi Accent). But since they were both the same price, I guess we can't complain. I just hope this car makes it up the mountain passes we have planned for it :)

Woke this morning to beautiful weather, cooler than it has been, which is fine by us! We got out early and went to Target to pick up some supplies, and gifts for Ellen & Scott's boys. We made a plan to meet up with Ellen, Baschen and Keston at the Denver Zoo.

Here are photos from our day:

Baschen & Keston looking at Elephants: