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Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Day 24: Alma, CO
4109 miles
From Ridgeway I drove to Alma, Colorado. I ate dinner at one of two restaurants in town, and the only one that was open. I ordered a burger and a water (I needed to hydrate for the hike tomorrow) and I don't think that combination had ever been ordered at the restaurant before. From there I drove to the San Isabel National Forest . I camped at the Kite Lake trail head. I slept in my car at the turnaround and will hike Mt. Democrat in the morning and then drive to Denver and/or Boulder.
From Ridgeway I drove to Alma, Colorado. I ate dinner at one of two restaurants in town, and the only one that was open. I ordered a burger and a water (I needed to hydrate for the hike tomorrow) and I don't think that combination had ever been ordered at the restaurant before. From there I drove to the San Isabel National Forest . I camped at the Kite Lake trail head. I slept in my car at the turnaround and will hike Mt. Democrat in the morning and then drive to Denver and/or Boulder.
Day 22-23: Ridgeway, CO
3800 miles
I drove to Ridgeway, Colorado where Octavia lives. She had an extra ticket to the Saturday show at the Telluride Bluegrass Festival so we went. I drove. After 10 minutes of driving I got pulled over. I got a ticket. I was pissed. I continued driving . 30 minutes later I was pulled over again. I got a warning. We arrived in Telluride! The shows were great and a very pretty venue. Yonder Mountain String Band, Bela Fleck, and Sam Bush were notable performers. Octavia drove back from Telluride. When we got back to Ridgeway, two more friends, Synthia and Katrina were already there waiting on us. The four of us hung out.
The next morning we went in to town and got big breakfasts. Then we went back to Octavia's and shot her bow n' arrow and slingshot. The four of us then went to Telluride for the last day of the Telluride Bluegrass Festival. Nobody got any tickets. Carolina Chocolate Drops, Brandi Carlile, and Mumford & Sons were my favorites, especially Mumford. We rode the gondola back to where we parked the cars with Brandi Carlile. Synthia was really nervous and I'm pretty sure I embarrassed her. When we got to the cars, Synthia and Katrina had to drive back to Philmont.
I drove to Ridgeway, Colorado where Octavia lives. She had an extra ticket to the Saturday show at the Telluride Bluegrass Festival so we went. I drove. After 10 minutes of driving I got pulled over. I got a ticket. I was pissed. I continued driving . 30 minutes later I was pulled over again. I got a warning. We arrived in Telluride! The shows were great and a very pretty venue. Yonder Mountain String Band, Bela Fleck, and Sam Bush were notable performers. Octavia drove back from Telluride. When we got back to Ridgeway, two more friends, Synthia and Katrina were already there waiting on us. The four of us hung out.
The next morning we went in to town and got big breakfasts. Then we went back to Octavia's and shot her bow n' arrow and slingshot. The four of us then went to Telluride for the last day of the Telluride Bluegrass Festival. Nobody got any tickets. Carolina Chocolate Drops, Brandi Carlile, and Mumford & Sons were my favorites, especially Mumford. We rode the gondola back to where we parked the cars with Brandi Carlile. Synthia was really nervous and I'm pretty sure I embarrassed her. When we got to the cars, Synthia and Katrina had to drive back to Philmont.
Day 21: Coaldale, CO
3620 miles
I woke up and Parkinson's wife made me a big omelet for breakfast before I headed west. I skipped all of the excitement and drove across Kansas to Colorado. I went to the REI in Colorado Springs and stocked up on some things including a first aid kit which I had sold in Philadelphia. I drove halfway to Ridgeway, Colorado and camped at a campground on the Arkansas River.
I woke up and Parkinson's wife made me a big omelet for breakfast before I headed west. I skipped all of the excitement and drove across Kansas to Colorado. I went to the REI in Colorado Springs and stocked up on some things including a first aid kit which I had sold in Philadelphia. I drove halfway to Ridgeway, Colorado and camped at a campground on the Arkansas River.
Day 20: Kansas City
2946 miles
I woke up early and drove to Kansas City. I met two old Philmont friends Denzel and Parkinson for lunch. After lunch I hung out at Denzel's pool and took a steam bath. This road trip life is tough. Then Denzel and I went to a Royals' game. After that I went to Parkinson's house and went to sleep.
I woke up early and drove to Kansas City. I met two old Philmont friends Denzel and Parkinson for lunch. After lunch I hung out at Denzel's pool and took a steam bath. This road trip life is tough. Then Denzel and I went to a Royals' game. After that I went to Parkinson's house and went to sleep.
Day 19: Wright City, MO
2734 miles
I left Chicago in the morning and drove south. I crossed the Mississippi River and went in to Missouri. I watched a St. Louis Cardinals' game. I didn't have anywhere to stay so I drove to the first rest stop on I-70 and slept in the back of my car.
I left Chicago in the morning and drove south. I crossed the Mississippi River and went in to Missouri. I watched a St. Louis Cardinals' game. I didn't have anywhere to stay so I drove to the first rest stop on I-70 and slept in the back of my car.
Day 14-18: Chicago
2364 miles
I left Toledo and drove to Chicago. I had time to kill before I picked up my girlfriend at the airport so I decided to take the scenic route so I could spend the 3 extra hours sitting in traffic. Kelley arrived and we went to her aunt and uncle's condo in Barrington.
The first day we walked around the city all day. We went to the Sears Tower where you are not allowed to take pictures of anything except one wall of flags. We saw lots of skyscrapers, but we did NOT take the boat tour. We walked around the Loop and then we went SHOPPING!!!!!!!!!! Kiley didn't buy anything. After dinner we met Karley's cousin for a couple of drinks at her apartment which was neat.
The next day we went to Millenium Park. It is very pretty. We saw a giant reflective sculpture called the Bean. We went to the Pritzker Pavilion by The Frank O. Gehry. After that we went to Wrigley Field where the Cubs were playing the White Sox. The White Sox threw a no-hitter until the 7th inning. The Cubs threw a no-hitter until the 9th. Cubs won 1-0.
The next day we went to Oak Park to see some Frank Lloyd Wright buildings. We saw Unity Temple, and walked outside several homes, including his own. We then went to Hyde Park and saw the Robie House.
The last day we went back to Millenium Park and took some pictures. I took Karley to the airport and she left and I was super happy to get rid of her boring ass.
I left Toledo and drove to Chicago. I had time to kill before I picked up my girlfriend at the airport so I decided to take the scenic route so I could spend the 3 extra hours sitting in traffic. Kelley arrived and we went to her aunt and uncle's condo in Barrington.The first day we walked around the city all day. We went to the Sears Tower where you are not allowed to take pictures of anything except one wall of flags. We saw lots of skyscrapers, but we did NOT take the boat tour. We walked around the Loop and then we went SHOPPING!!!!!!!!!! Kiley didn't buy anything. After dinner we met Karley's cousin for a couple of drinks at her apartment which was neat.
The next day we went to Millenium Park. It is very pretty. We saw a giant reflective sculpture called the Bean. We went to the Pritzker Pavilion by The Frank O. Gehry. After that we went to Wrigley Field where the Cubs were playing the White Sox. The White Sox threw a no-hitter until the 7th inning. The Cubs threw a no-hitter until the 9th. Cubs won 1-0.
The next day we went to Oak Park to see some Frank Lloyd Wright buildings. We saw Unity Temple, and walked outside several homes, including his own. We then went to Hyde Park and saw the Robie House.
The last day we went back to Millenium Park and took some pictures. I took Karley to the airport and she left and I was super happy to get rid of her boring ass.
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