Five days after our arrival in Durango, Co. I came down with a awful summer cold!!! Here I am in this beautiful place and I am so sick that I do not feel up to doing anything. Another couple of airline friends had also come to Durango, however they were only staying here for a week before heading West. It was fun to see Gary and Cortney. As per the custom, we had dinner waiting for them the day that they arrived.
It was the following day that I came down with mt cold, so at least we had one good dinner together.
One day, the three guys decided to take Chris's 4 wheel jeep to Cinnamon Pass. This is one of Colorado's most scenic drives. You can drive the loop in any SUV with good clearance, though you may find challenges in some spots.
The trail follows the Gunnison River for some amazing views. Along the trail you climb switchbacks and steep sections to the top, sometimes the switchbacks are a bit rocky. I understand that tire placement here is a must!
If you are careful you find yourself at Cinnamon Pass,
between Cinnamon Mountain and Wood Mountain, a crest marked with a sign, at 12,640 feet. From there the trail takes you down into the town of Silverton.Along the way John found a "friend".No, he did not keep him for a pet!!!!
As I was not able to make the trip and the guys seemed to want a "boys" outing, I gave my camera to John, and I think he took some pretty good photos.
Stay tuned for later updates...
Candy and Johnny
