Frisco to Boulder, CO, June 8

Morning hike in Frisco, then a beautiful drive over the Continental Divide via Loveland Pass. I know I'm overusing the superlatives in this blog, but we really are seeing so many spectacular places! 

Got to our friends Jim and Sandy with time for dinner and a nice neighborhood walk. Since the altitude is "only" 5,430 ft., no panting was required!

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  1. Kyla RysJune 9, 2021 at 10:15 AM

    So nice to see you guys and show you around the mountains as part of your great big journey home! :)

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