175 miles the quick way,210 miles the slow way via Lake City. we took the picturesque slow way !,

Lily I wish you’d been there I saw a marmoset climbing up a small cliff. It was all furry and as big as a cat x

We saw the start of the river the Rio Grande, (Trevor Chris and Mike you’ll remember the old song we sang at school “and we’re bound for the Rio Grande”) We crossed over it a few times as it became a river. It eventually flows to Mexico.

We reached 11,500 feet the highest yet. Loads of snow but roads clear. We stopped at an old mining town called Creede. We were made to feel very special being from England. An old lady also wanted to talk to me but then told me she had left her hearing aids and her teeth behind…so I had to really shout at her.Lol. The man owning the cafe said Thankyou so much for coming to our town… Got some amazing photos…

Now at Durango and going on our train ride soon. Love you all xxxx 

Crystal lake   the source it the Rio Grande