Unexpected Pleasures

Cattle Drive Along Highway 36

We were not the only car to stop and watch Black Angus cows crossing the main highway to Estes Park. Not a daily occurence to see a real cowboy and cowgirl in action. What a thrill to have cows mooing ten feet from our car window.
cattle drive along hwy 36

Parade Down Elkhorn Avenue

To our surprise and delight, as we were strolling the main shopping street at Estes Park, Elkhorn Avenue, here comes the local high school’s Homecoming parade. It seems to be the thing with parades nowadays, the people on the floats toss out treats to the crowd of eager and delighted watchers. Pretty soon, Mary had a collection of lollipops, chewy candies and Smarties.
parade down elkhorn avenue

The Much-awaited Visit to the Glass Store

The Glass Blower

The promise and prospect of visiting and actually buying something from this store is what made Mary say, “This trip is funner than I thought!” And it was fun looking around this store. We all picked out some treats. Mary ended up with a hanging dolphin and a trio of minis (a yellow chihuahua, pink flamingo, flying pig), Jack got another flying pig to add to his collection and I got a dragon to start MY collection.
Inside the glass blower

Mary and mini glass things

Flying pigs

Flying Pigs!!!

This article is the second article in a three-part series, Road Trip to Estes Park.
Part One - This Trip is Funner Than I Thought
Part Three - Scenes From My Window