Sept 7, Tuesday As the crow flies it is no more than 8 miles from Ouray to Telluride. The problem is that there is no direct road, and you must go up, over, and down to get there – 48 miles! Telluride was originally a mining town during the time of the Pikes Peak Gold Rush. For a brief time in the 70’s it was a “well-kept-ski-secret” of the jet set and even now there is a high concentration of well-to-do second homeowners. Today it is an all-season resort with a world-class Ski Resort as a main attraction in the winter. In the summer Telluride transforms into an outdoor recreation hot spot. There is no way to describe the downtown of Telluride; swanky boutiques, lots of sidewalk café eating, beautiful flowers, well-maintained shops, and little fenced-in green parks. It did not seem extremely busy, although parking was at a premium. We walked most of the town up one side and down the other and enjoyed the shops and mountain atmosphere. Just down the road from Telluride is Mountain Village – the ski-resort complex. We saw tantalizing advertising for the FREE Gondola ride, and we drove to check it out. What a find! We started at the top of Mountain Village, and rode up to the next station and then down to Telluride. The Gondolas were smooth, very quiet, and spacious, with one person/couple/family to a “cabin.” Dogs allowed! The round-trip ride gave us beautiful views of Telluride, Mountain Village and the far-off mountains. Pippa Joy is a wonderful little tourist. She does not mind the crowded streets or walking into shops, and she is playful when people want to stop and pet her – which is a lot. When she gets back in the car after a long exploring session, she curls up for a nap.
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October 2021
We don’t go camping any more . . . we go ‘streamin’ ! The “SIlvermine and His” is our 2018 25' Airstream Serenity with Salsa interior and front twin beds., and ‘streamin’ is the name we use to describe our adventures. Stream along as we document everything from weekend trips to longer summer excursions and full-blown vacations. You know what they say: if you’re not in an Airstream – you’re just camping!
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