We didn't do much of anything on Friday except for hanging out at the campsite. The occasional truck/camper/car drove by going into and out of Little Molas Lake raising clouds of dust.
There's some really optimistic people out there, thinking they can show up on a Friday to a popular camping area and find themselves a spot.
Martha hosted a Raclette brunch for us mid-morning which went well and best yet, I got to have two strips of bacon! Friday is meat day in my life now, as I've made conscious lifestyle changes to deal with kidney issues. Red meat intake is now very much restricted as is sodium. Sigh.
Saturday, September 28
While Lori and Chris took it easy and continued to get used to camping at 10,000+ feet, Martha and I drove to Ridgway to check things out.
After perusing the offerings of the grocery store and doing some walking about the downtown area, it was time to check out Owl Creek Pass.
You can see the distinctive rock formations below from town and we headed towards the summit of the pass, hoping for the sun to shine through by the time we got closer.
Alas, it was not to be. The below pic is after heavy post-processing which really didn't work but it gives you and idea anyways.
We returned to camp and were back with Chris and Lori by 3:30 PM I think. The Fall Colors are definitely starting to be "past peak". They were looking pretty weak in some areas the next day Sunday.
4 comments:
It may be past peak, but it sure is still pretty. I have never seen pack goats before.
Neither had we, Oz, a curious sight....
Dom , I learn something new every week from your blog. Had to google to find that Sannen goats are best for hikers and hunters. They can carry up to 50#.That might be good for packing in food and supplies, but not so good packing out a 1000# of elk or deer meat.
The side bonus mentioned for using pack goats is their milk when you are camped.
Am enjoying your photos, thanks.
Thanks for the comments CCjon, the goats were pretty cool....
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