Hello mountains. Is that snow? |
When the wind goes through the leaves they look like shimmering gold. Just beautiful. I drove over La Veta Pass. The elevation is 9,242 feet. The pass traverses between Culebra and the Sangre de Criso mountain range of south-central Colorado.
Train tracks were first laid on the pass in 1877. The D&RG railroad describes the track traveling from Pueblo to Alamosa as the "Scenic Line of the World." This was the first high mountain pass the D&RG built and was exclaimed around the world as an engineering marvel.
I didn't get a photo of the train tracks (maybe on the way home). They follow the ridgeline of this mountain. I didn't know the history until looking up facts about La Veta Pass.
It was a brrr 28 degrees this morning. When I left New Mexico I had my air conditioning going - now the heater. I should have brought a heavier sweater too! Snow is predicted for Saturday and Sunday. Yikes!
I hope you enjoy your weekend.
Peace,
Kay
12 comments:
So jealous. I can't believe I was in Colorado less than two months ago and the mountain areas were so green. Before when I have been in august they were dry and dusty.
Enjoy the time with your friend.
Have a great weekend.
hugs {brenda} xox
Lovely photos Kay, the trees are gorgeous. That is quite a change in the weather for you, you will just have to buy a sweater there.......enjoy your time there. Crafty hugs, Anne x
Oh Kay, I wish we were there with you right now, How fabulous - enjoy, take time to smell the flowers, enjoy time with your friend and come home refreshed and safe. Love, Di xx
This looks fabulous worth getting s bit chilly for
janet
I enjoyed seeing the gold trees and the bits of gold popping through the green. What a lovely view.
I had fun reading about the dog adoptions and Ace Ventura. It must have been a lot of fun because it was a really rewarding day. I love to see dogs get a forever home because they need all the love and attention we can give them. Just wanted to add that even though I have chosen a forever cat, it doesn't mean I don't like/love dogs.
beautiful pictures! I really loved living north of Denver but I don't miss those get cold early temps. Goes with the altitude. I like the flat, arid, landscapes of southwest Texas and southeast New Mexico best though! How have you been? Vickie
Hi Kay, I just love how you are so free to just hop in your car and head out on a road trip. My mother was like that. She wasn't one bit afraid to just pack a bag and take off across the country all by her self. I've traveled to places maybe the longest about 400 miles, to see my daughter, but you are always taking a road trip. I admire your bravery and your gypsy spirit. I also love, love, love tagging along, by way of the internet. Have a wonderful trip and a great visit with your friend. Wish wishes, Connie :)
Hi Kay, thank so much for stopping by . . . now, get on with enjoying our trip :). Wish I were there to see the aspens in their bright yellow glow. Be safe, Connie :)
Stunning pics, WOW!! just beautiful.. have a super time with your friend...Enjoy!!! Hugs May x x x
Those yellow trees are gorgeous Kay, wow! I'm wondering if you got any snow pictures for us too :) waving hi from the hills of North Carolina :)
WOW Kay you live in a beautiful country, fabulous inspiration from the colour of those trees,and the wild horses ! how special.x
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