Day 78: Ogden, UT to Conifer CO

Home Sweet Home!


Back in Colorado At Last!

Today we completed the final leg of our journey, uneventfully-- it being Friday the 13th notwithstanding.

We left Ogden, UT bright and early, and decided on a route of I-80 through Wyoming, then a scenic back roads drive (to avoid Denver traffic) starting near Saratoga Wyoming and hopping back onto I-70 in Dillon, CO for a bit, and then taking the back roads home through Evergreen.

It was a long day, but not without some fun along the way.  We stopped for lunch at the Moose Creek Cafe in Walden, CO-- a place Bob knew well from his travels between power plants.


Moose Creek Cafe, in Walden CO (That's M parked in the foreground)

While I was in the ladies room, Bob apparently decided to catch up with an old friend.

Bob and His Buddy Moose, at the Moose Creek Cafe

Other than gas for M, and to switch off driving-- Bob took the first and last leg, and I took the middle--lunch was our only stop.  But, we still didn't make it home until dark.  Since our whole day was driving, this video (excuse the 6+ minute length) gives you a feel for the trip from beginning to end.





A couple of things you may have noticed in the video:

We have run into all types of wildlife on our great adventure, and seen many a "big something crossing" sign along the way; but only in Colorado do they build bridges for the deer.


Colorado Builds Bridges for Deer

It snowed in Colorado a few days ago, and the snow is still on the side of the road and on the mountains, but happily it is not in our driveway.  We were able to go straight up.

Snowy Mountains on I-70

I know yesterday's post said that today would be our final one, but we are so beat after the drive that getting this part done is all we can handle.  And, there is a bunch of work waiting for us too, like this pile of mail.

Mail Accumulation While We Were Gone


So, there will be one last post-- some time this weekend-- to sum up the trip, offer some lessons learned, and just to bring some thoughtful closure to our Great Alaska Adventure.

So, stay tuned and stick with us for just one more.

--Lisa

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