Return to Nederland
22 de agosto de 2023, Estados Unidos ⋅ 🌩️ 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 alsoLeia mais
Real Showers!
22 de agosto de 2023, Estados Unidos ⋅ 🌩️ 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 canLeia mais
Grocery stop
22 de agosto de 2023, Estados Unidos ⋅ 🌩️ 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 betterLeia mais
Overnight stop
22 de agosto de 2023, Estados Unidos ⋅ 🌙 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 aLeia mais
Bathroom with a view
23 de agosto de 2023, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 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 visitorLeia mais
Breakfast with a view and sculptures
23 de agosto de 2023, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 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 theLeia mais
Water fill
23 de agosto de 2023, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 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 de agosto de 2023, Estados Unidos ⋅ ⛅ 64 °F
We dropped off most of our recycling here, luckily it was still accessible despite road construction.
Isak Heartstone
23 de agosto de 2023, Estados Unidos ⋅ 🌩️ 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 de agosto de 2023, Estados Unidos ⋅ ⛅ 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 coasterLeia mais
Cauliflower ice cream?
23 de agosto de 2023, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☁️ 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 de agosto de 2023, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☁️ 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 cauliflowerLeia mais
Day around camp
24 de agosto de 2023, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 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 andLeia mais
Laundry
25 de agosto de 2023, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☁️ 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 clothesLeia mais
Thank you for the showers!
25 de agosto de 2023, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☁️ 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 de agosto de 2023, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☁️ 68 °F
We finally found ResoNate's non dairy frozen treats and stocked up on Mexican cheeze for $13.
Treats and walk
25 de agosto de 2023, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☁️ 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 theLeia mais
Library time
25 de agosto de 2023, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☁️ 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 de agosto de 2023, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☁️ 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 thisLeia mais
Waterfall hike and moose
26 de agosto de 2023, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☁️ 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 toLeia mais
CO trail hike
27 de agosto de 2023, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 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 ridgelineLeia mais
What's going on/waiting game
28 de agosto de 2023, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 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 saidLeia mais
Big O
28 de agosto de 2023, Estados Unidos ⋅ ⛅ 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 de agosto de 2023, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☁️ 73 °F
We filled up Bliss Bus and Zumi $91.41.
Supply stop
28 de agosto de 2023, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☁️ 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.

















































