Return to Nederland
22 août 2023, États Unis ⋅ 🌩️ 77 °F
Back to Nederland for cell services and lunch. We were disappointed the vegan pizza place was closed, but found shitake, lionsmane noodles and double chocolate vegan brownie at the co-op. We alsoEn savoir plus
Real Showers!
22 août 2023, États Unis ⋅ 🌩️ 72 °F
iOverlander app listed coin operated hot water showers at Golden Gate Basecamp for only $1.25/7 minutes. It was a beautifully clean showers and it started at only $0.50 for 3 minutes but who canEn savoir plus
Grocery stop
22 août 2023, États Unis ⋅ 🌩️ 72 °F
We loaded back up on groceries for a few more days in the woods at Safeway in Idaho Springs. On the way we passed through Blackhawk and Central City which are cute towns with checking out betterEn savoir plus
Overnight stop
22 août 2023, États Unis ⋅ 🌙 68 °F
It was nearly dark when we pulled into the campsite along a river in Empire, CO. We enjoyed pasta leftovers outside listening to the river. Despite being next to the road it was quite secluded and aEn savoir plus
Bathroom with a view
23 août 2023, États Unis ⋅ ☀️ 59 °F
We packed up and made tea before continuing and stopped for the bathrooms at Georgetown Lake. There's also a viewing platform with scopes for Big Horn Sheep that live in the area. A fellow visitorEn savoir plus
Breakfast with a view and sculptures
23 août 2023, États Unis ⋅ ☀️ 59 °F
We stopped at the Dillon marina Park for another gorgeous view and saw an interesting hummingbird in the flowers. There's a couple of sculptures with ResoNate arguing with Mayor Bailey about theEn savoir plus
Water fill
23 août 2023, États Unis ⋅ ☀️ 64 °F
iOverlander listed free portable water spigot here. We needed it and to clean the bus after forgetting to put herb garden in sink after breakfast.
Recycling drop-off
23 août 2023, États Unis ⋅ ⛅ 64 °F
We dropped off most of our recycling here, luckily it was still accessible despite road construction.
Isak Heartstone
23 août 2023, États Unis ⋅ 🌩️ 64 °F
Ready told us about this reclaimed material sculpture by Thomas Dambo. We were impressed by the size of the troll and the stone toenails.
Breckenridge
23 août 2023, États Unis ⋅ ⛅ 64 °F
We took the free shuttle from the ice rink to downtown and ride the gondola to the top of the mountain. There was a storm approaching so we didn't bother with the activities but the alpine coasterEn savoir plus
Cauliflower ice cream?
23 août 2023, États Unis ⋅ ☁️ 73 °F
Like something out of South Park, ResoNate entered the market for frozen non dairy dessert and came out with a head of cauliflower in Fairplay, CO!
New home with 360 degree views!
23 août 2023, États Unis ⋅ ☁️ 79 °F
We've found a beautiful view campsite in Pike San Isabel National Forest above Buena Vista, CO thanks to iOverlander! ResoNate hauled up some dead wood for the fire. We cooked up mushroom cauliflowerEn savoir plus
Day around camp
24 août 2023, États Unis ⋅ ☀️ 64 °F
What a beautiful day! A bit cloudy and breezy but no thunderstorms though an interesting sunbow peaked through. We hiked from camp on our own trail to rock overlooks and a gully with wax currants andEn savoir plus
Laundry
25 août 2023, États Unis ⋅ ☁️ 64 °F
More rain was predicted, so we packed up to do the town things. First stop laundromat and we thought we might find some missing socks here but we ended up with all matched pairs and clean clothesEn savoir plus
Thank you for the showers!
25 août 2023, États Unis ⋅ ☁️ 68 °F
We appreciated the free showers (with no wait) and friendly volunteers at Congressional United Church of Christ. It was sprinkling when we left so might have been able to get clean outside as well.
Non-dairy treats
25 août 2023, États Unis ⋅ ☁️ 68 °F
We finally found ResoNate's non dairy frozen treats and stocked up on Mexican cheeze for $13.
Treats and walk
25 août 2023, États Unis ⋅ ☁️ 68 °F
We enjoyed our mini cones by the lake and walked around and downtown. Luckily when it poured due a few minutes we were under an awning near an empty bench. Unfortunately, we didn't make it to theEn savoir plus
Library time
25 août 2023, États Unis ⋅ ☁️ 64 °F
We enjoyed the library on the rainy afternoon and caught up with our electronic lives. We received our flyers for Serenity Fest!
New home in the mountains
25 août 2023, États Unis ⋅ ☁️ 59 °F
The skies began to clear as we drove to our new site. We even saw the end of the rainbow! Unfortunately a rock popped the sidewall of our tire on the way up. We made quesadillas and settled in on thisEn savoir plus
Waterfall hike and moose
26 août 2023, États Unis ⋅ ☁️ 55 °F
We woke early, enjoyed yoga and breakfast. Sunshine called around to find replacement tire. Then we made the climb up to Brown's Creek Falls from our campsite. It looked like the storms were going toEn savoir plus
CO trail hike
27 août 2023, États Unis ⋅ ☀️ 55 °F
A very lovely day indeed! The skies were clear as we did yoga and hiked along the CO trail from camp (7.7 mi total - but should have skipped Raspberry Gulch which was fenced in for the ridgelineEn savoir plus
What's going on/waiting game
28 août 2023, États Unis ⋅ ☀️ 50 °F
Despite having a tire truck reserved for 9:30 am and being told that could change location after calling closer shops that didn't open,until 8 am. At 7:30, the roadside assistance called and saidEn savoir plus
Big O
28 août 2023, États Unis ⋅ ⛅ 75 °F
We arrive to have last lug nut tightened and find out that it is stripped and bolt will need to be ordered. No idea on how much that will cost, but right now that rock cost us $302.76.
Gas fill
28 août 2023, États Unis ⋅ ☁️ 73 °F
We filled up Bliss Bus and Zumi $91.41.
Supply stop
28 août 2023, États Unis ⋅ ☁️ 73 °F
We were running low on lots of staples, so major pantry fill up plus dog food run. Total $139.57. We fried up Korean BBQ wontons and had cherry garcia "ice cream" in the bus during the rain storm.

















































