Found a new lake but...

The falls were beautiful 

I don't remember them being this large last time

Sherri enjoyed taking pictures 

The road to Rito Hondo had many sights to see 

I can't get over the construction of these mines

It was a very steep climb to the top so we only made it half way

I will have to say that we had a very good time exploring the area

We headed out yesterday around 10:00 am toward Clear Creek Falls. Becky and Rick having never been to Colorado have so much they have never seen. The falls are about an hour and a half from the park here. The drive there is spectacular and so with all that there is to see it did not seem that long of a drive.

We took several pictures and walked all around the area to see all there was to see. 
Upon arriving at the main gate into the falls we were met by a heard of cattle. We had to edge our way through them which took some time. There were several cars behind us that had to go through very slowly. It was quite a sight all these cows surrounding the truck and us trying to get by them.
From the falls we took off to see a new lake north west of there. Rito Hondo is it's name and it is a good lake for me to put my boat in. The only thing about this lake is the mosquitoes! They must have weighed a pound a piece! I'm not talking about a few either. They came in like a black cloud in a horror movie. Well I know one thing if I go there to fish it will be in a long sleeve shirt long pants with a gallon of bug spray!
We left there and headed down to Freemon's Restaurant and General Store to get some lunch but the outside deck was loaded and we could not find a place to sit.
We left there and went into Creede and settled for Kips Grill. They have good food and places to sit. Sherri's hamburger was not well done so they cooked her another and it too was rare. Finally the manager came out and offered her a taco and did not charge her for it. All was well until the ticket came for me to pay. The ticket was $22.48 but the waitress printed out the bill for $2.48...I could not let that go...she already had had a tuff go of it so I showed her the mistake. We got it all straightened out and we thanked them and went on our way.
Next stop was to head up Bachelor Loop to see the mines. We got up about half way and decided not to do the entire drive. It is a very steep incline to the top and having driven many miles already this would be just a little too much for now.
We stopped and took many pictures and enjoyed what little drive we did. Later on we will make the entire trip when we are all more rested...

Somewhere in Time
















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