Day 5. What a relief! The weather was perfect with a cloudless blue sky all day and although the temperatures were very cool there was no wind to speak of. The thought of riding over Wolf Creek Pass had caused me concern because not only is it 10 miles long and a tough ride in its own right the weather at the top of the pass has recently been snowy & rainy. Today it behaved beautifully. It also is spectacularly beautiful scenery.
Riding from Monte Vista to the pass I passed a herd of bison, which are farmed in many places. There were plenty of ads. along the way for USDA approved elk,buffalo & beef. Also dairy farms with home-made cheese.
Occasionally I heard rifle shots as this is hunting season.
The 70 miles took about 8hours to get to my destination with a few brief stops along the way. My longest break was enforced by the road work being done everywhere. Waiting at the top of Wolf Creek Pass because of blasting to widen the road further down, I was invited by the man controling the traffic to keep warm by climbing into the cab of one of the huge DOT trucks, to get in one has handholds to help climb in. That was my "treat" for the day.
It was nice to arrive in a warmer climate in Pagosa Springs where I managed to get a leg massage and soak in the natural hot springs.
Many thanks for the good vibes I get from those of you who send them my way.
We are having difficulty downloading the photos of todays trip, hopefully we will be able to get them in later.
A spelling correction San Louis should be San Luis.
Tomorrow Durango.