After days of riding through endless, flat grasslands, I finally made it to the Pan-American Highway. My spirits lifted as the Colorado foothills began to emerge on the horizon—a welcome change of scenery after so much open prairie.
My first real stop on this journey was at Ember Hostel, an intriguing place set up in what used to be an old, wealthy estate from the early 1900s. I arrived just in time for happy hour, where they offered free beer for several hours—a perfect way to unwind after long days on the road. I mingled a bit but mainly kept to myself; after eight days of relentless travel, it was a relief to stay in one spot for a while and just breathe.
The following day, I spent some time researching new routes and identifying interesting places to explore over the next stretch of my trip. In the afternoon, I set out on foot to explore the city, hunting for a SIM card and taking in some of Denver’s local architecture.
By the evening, I returned to the hostel for some rest and recovery, appreciating the downtime before the journey ahead. This morning, I’m heading toward Santa Fe, though there’s a winter storm on the horizon that might make things a bit tricky. We'll see what the road has in storeLæs mere
6.–8. nov. 2024, Forenede Stater ⋅ ☁️ -1 °C