Rocky Mountain National Park to Denver

Well, who could believe that we have now reached the end of our roadtrip and are back where we started 3 weeks ago. It all does feel surreal and I marvel at what we have seen and done in such a short time.


We left the Rocky Mountain National Park for a fairly short drive (3 hours) back to Denver. Estes Park just outside the Rocky Mountain national Park is a very quaint, touristy mountain village and you have to spend some time wondering through all the different stores and streets.

A shop selling precious stones and rocks, very interesting

There is a river running right through the village and it has a wonderful ambiance about it. It must be just as stunning in winter with all the snow about. The deer and elk wonder through the town and gardens, oblivious to all the human activity around them.

Driving back to Denver was like the final stretch on a marathon. I felt excited and eager to see my friends and actually craving some sort of familiarity, even if if was for such a short period before we left. Having your clothes in a cupboard instead of a suitcase is going to be a great change. The drive from the Rocky Mountain's back to Denver was stunning. You got to see the beautiful rivers running through the mountains and canyons and beautiful trees all in full green for summer.
Some facts of our 3 week roadtrip:

1. Mileage covered - 4300 Miles (6920 km)
2. States crossed - 7 (Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, Nevada, Wyoming, California, Arizona)
3. Hotels slept in - too many to remember (-;

So, where to from here, I am sure everyone is keen to know.....

Well, considering the high cost of living in California, Chris and I have decided to try settle down in Denver for a while, to get our foot in the the door regarding employment and networking, and try out our skiing skills for a year or 2,from there we will look at perhaps moving to San Diego. I am sure we are in for a BIG shock when winter arrives, having to learn how to drive in the snow, scraping ice off your windscreen etc. but also looking forward to all the new things it has to offer.

Check out how amazing Denver is and what is has to offer: http://www.denvergov.org/

Who knows, perhaps we become addicted to skiing and rock climbing and we don't want to leave.
I must say a big thanks to our friends, Fred and Lorraine, for all your advice and guidance. They have travelled all 50 States and had a wealth of knowledge which they have shared with us, as well as offering us a place to stay, when we needed it most. Thank You!!

Last but not least, A big thank you to my darling husband. You have the most amazing kind heart, the WORLD of patience, and such a positive attitude. Thank you for putting up with my moody days, my wacky ideas and at times, bad navigation skills. I have had the best time and without you, it would not have been the same. I look forward to our next adventure together.

All we know, is life's a journey, not a destination and you must enjoy every moment. You never know what life's going to throw your way.

The story's not over, now we start a new chapter, finding a place to stay, job hunting, new friends and hobbies. So, stay tuned for the next chapter of my life, my faithful blog readers....

Mwah