Scenes from My Window

Spectacular fall colors woven on the mountainside. It was really the best time of the year to be driving throught Estes Park and on to the Rocky Mountains.
Mountainside with Fall Aspen Colors

Not a Forest Fire, but a Controlled Burn.
Controlled Burn at Rocky Mountain

We were high up in altitude and going higher. Nothing much lives up here, no trees, grass, nothing…
Driving to the top

I did not like looking down from my window on some of the passes. The road side just drops away — quite breathtaking!
Breathtaking view

And this is what saved me during the trip — clean, safe restrooms. For some reason, I needed to use the bathroom like I was pregnant (which I definitely am not) or something. That afternoon, I was the complete opposite of “retaining water.” I am thankful for all the men and women who maintain these places. These photos are dedicated to you.

Lyons Visitor Center Estes Park Public Library Rocky Mountain Gateway Visitor Center

All three of us had a magical time on this trip. We were all agreeable, in great moods, neither Mary or I got carsick (which we often did when traversing these mountain roads) and we encountered unplanned scenes that were just wonderful visual and emotional treats for us. We would have loved to have our family and friends share this time with us. Hopefully, with this series of articles, they were able to participate in our pleasures.

This article is the last article of a three-part series, Road Trip to Estes Park
Part One - This Trip is Funner Than I Thought
Part Two - Unexpected Pleasures