We had a beautiful view over Moraine Meadow from our RV and a great view of Long’s Peak. Monday was spent visiting with friends, sharing a great potluck dinner, seeing a beautiful sunset, watching the deer walk through our campsite, then stories around the campfire.
On Tuesday, Tobey and I, along with friends Marcia and Dean, took the 3-1/2 mile hike around the meadow. Last fall, the Fern Lake fire came down and skipped around part of the meadow, burning one home. We were able to see some of the damage, but were happy to see areas greening up. It was fun to spot a marmot sunning himself on a rock near the stream, as well as a large herd of elk. (http://www.nps.gov/romo/naturescience/currentfires.htm)
Tuesday night we again shared a wonderful meal together and Penny had fun being the center of attention!
On Tuesday, Tobey and I, along with friends Marcia and Dean, took the 3-1/2 mile hike around the meadow. Last fall, the Fern Lake fire came down and skipped around part of the meadow, burning one home. We were able to see some of the damage, but were happy to see areas greening up. It was fun to spot a marmot sunning himself on a rock near the stream, as well as a large herd of elk. (http://www.nps.gov/romo/naturescience/currentfires.htm)
Tuesday night we again shared a wonderful meal together and Penny had fun being the center of attention!
The weather changed Tuesday night; the wind blustered bringing the rain. The wind and rain (sometimes sleet, sometimes snow) continued off and on through Friday! The RV shook and we sometimes felt we were going to be flown to Kansas! It was our first outing and we both forgot to pack stocking caps and gloves! Thank goodness we stayed toasty warm inside.
One of our traditions is a huge breakfast potluck which we held on Wednesday. We usually eat outdoors, but the weather was too cold and wet to do that this year. Fortunately, Lewis and Linda have a huge 5th wheel trailer which accommodated all 14 of us for the meal!
We spent lots of timed playing cards and board games with friends. (I beat Tobey at every game of gin!) It was lots of fun, even if it was cold and windy. Friday we packed up and headed back home after a great first trip of the season. We have revised our packing list and hope to be ready to go again later in June.
We spent lots of timed playing cards and board games with friends. (I beat Tobey at every game of gin!) It was lots of fun, even if it was cold and windy. Friday we packed up and headed back home after a great first trip of the season. We have revised our packing list and hope to be ready to go again later in June.
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