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[psipsy]

The other day I was at Mt. Evans. It's like Pike's Peak, but it goes higher, is paved the whole way, and is generally less commercial. Not that it makes that much of a difference, as once you get above 10,000 feet altitude, you start to feel it. It's colder, harder to breathe, and there's less atmosphere between you and the sun. I started to feel a little bit of a sting on my forehead so on went the hat. Mind you, it's all quite worth it for the view, especially one that puts you at eye level with thunderstorm clouds.

After having been to Zion National Park today, I regret not having a full month available to bounce around the various parks and such.

We're all strangers in a strange land as soon as we step out the door of our homes, so might as well make the most of it.

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Chance to meet a relative

[the-mind-of-gil.livejournal.com]

I had to look and see exactly where Zion is. If you're going to be heading back east via the Denver area, you may want to stop and introduce yourself to cousin Mike. If you're interested, call your mom to get my phone number (which I really don't want to post on LJ), then call me, and I'll give you Mike's phone number and address. He works at Elitch Gardens (which used to be one of the Six Flags parks) and might be able to get you a pass...or not. Mike is the same age as your mom and has a son about your age (who lives in the same general area) who is a production-line-maintenance supervisor at Celestial Seasonings teas.

Re: Chance to meet a relative

[psipsy.livejournal.com]

The bad news is I won't be heading back that way. I'm already somewhere in New Mexico, and these kinds of trips mean I never return the same way I came.

The good news is I now know what to expect from driving to Denver, if Mom ever decides she wants to go.