Category Archives: Road Trips

To Switzerland We Go

Posted on April 19, 2019 by Roger

We headed south toward the Swiss border, an hour and a half away. We drove on the autobahn, which included many stretches where drivers can go as fast as they want. This is the “no speed limit” sign. I’m not … Continue reading →

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Utah Vacation — Day One

Posted on October 20, 2018 by Roger

It’s been a long time since we just took off for an extended vacation. When we decided to do it this year, Sally couldn’t get off work until the last week of October. That was later in the season than … Continue reading →

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Million Dollar Highway

Posted on May 28, 2018 by Roger

On Monday we drove home from Durango. We headed north through the mountains, near the route we took on the train the day before. We stopped briefly in Silverton. The road was stunning, and the views went on for more … Continue reading →

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Never In My Life Have I Needed a Bathroom So Badly

Posted on February 11, 2018 by Roger

It had taken us an hour and 50 minutes to get to Dillon from our house. We figured it would take a little longer to get home. For the entire 40 miles from Idaho Springs to Dillon, eastbound traffic had … Continue reading →

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Weekend Trip

Posted on October 28, 2017 by Roger

We decided to get away for a few days and explore a part of Colorado we hadn’t yet seen. After stopping at the local Panera for bagels, we drove south on I-25 to Walsenburg. The tire light on the Honda’s … Continue reading →

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