Wake up in Co. Springs @ the Travel Lodge. Head out around 10 am to Castle Rock. (about an hour). Stop at Library for directions to the Cherokee Castle. A castle that was imported from England (block by block)over 100 years ago. It went into to a ranch called Daniels Park and was originally Highlands Ranch - a ranch many miles across and is now a suburb of 100,000 people just south of Denver. We need an appointment, so we cancel that idea. Alternate plan is we Go to Wolfensberger and 105 "Sanctuary" along a scenic route. Great views etc. Then take Jocelyne and Josh to Bee Rock for a minor attunement for them.
Then drive up Sante Fe (stopped in Sedalia for 10 minutes waiting for a coal train to pass by) to 470 and have lunch in Idaho Springs. Good fajitas.
mileage so far: Idaho Springs 1461 miles
Driving along I-70 West from Denver is well worth the time. You can see spectacular views of mountains up close and far away with snow on them in the middle of July.
Driving thru Glennwood springs area it rained on us. This is unnerving for Jocelyne as we are suspended above the canyon about 100' to 800' for 10 miles or so on a 'bridge' that contours the river below. She makes sure to follow the speed limit feeling more safe.
Make it to Grand Junction around 7:30pm to the Clarion hotel – nice place and reasonable $89. It's 92 degrees here at 7:30pm. When we get out of the car, both Jocelyne and I feel ‘tingley’ all over like a very fine vibration, more intense on the feet.
Total miles for trip: 1672 mi
5hrs just in the car (left hotel at 10 am and arrived next hotel at 7:30pm with excursions on the way)
320 travel miles today
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