Well, here we go for the 2nd time. I had my blog almost done Wednesday night and it completely disappeared! Cannot be found anywhere!
We left Goddard, KS on Easter morning. Decided to have a shorter day and headed for Garden City, KS as our destination. We wanted to treat ourselves to a Mexican Linner there.
Found a great restaurant that was closing at 3:00 to celebrate Easter. They got us in and the food and drink came quickly. So YUMMY and so MUCH!
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No chardonnay, but white zin worked. A huge pour! Ken could have had a 32 ounce beer but opted for the smaller. |
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Food was delicious, but way too much! YUM! |
Got our motel and enjoyed the evening.
Monday we headed for Salida, CO as our destination. Such a beautiful drive across the western part of KS and then into CO along the Arkansas River. One of my most favorite parts of this trip.
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Gotta love the mountains in Colorado! |
We stayed at the cutest motel, The American Classic Inn. Very eclectic and well done. Each room is a little differently done with its own personality. It will definitely be our go to place when we do this route again. I went into the grab and go breakfast room in the am. Filled with yogurt, huge muffins, all kinds of treats along with coffee and juices. Better than most continental breakfasts at motels.
On the 21st our oldest grandson Adam, turned 26! Talked with him fora bit as he was in a training class this week.
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Happy 26th Adam! 💖 |
Tuesday our goal was Salina, Utah. Another beautiful drive in the mountains. Hardly any traffic, unlike I 40 and all those semis! I love coming into Utah. The scenery is unbelievable once you leave Green River, UT.
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This cool picture was in the bedroom. |
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Blue Mesa Lake outside Gunnison, CO |
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After you leave Green River, Utah |
Wednesday's goal was Ely, NV. We stopped at Cave Lake State Park just outside Ely. We love this park. Ken and I have been several times and the grandsons too. The lake has been drained for the last couple of years for dam improvements. Filled to the brim now and so beautiful.
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Decided to have a beer and glass of champagne and enjoy the beauty |
We left there and went to LaFiesta Mexican Restaurant. We had never been so wanted to try it. We won't go back, the food is loaded with salt. :( It was plentiful though. It was part of our dinner last night.
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The last time the grandsons came with us Adam, Jacob and Seth hiked the trail that led up to those mountains |
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Colorado and Utah have some beautiful mountains, but so does our own Nevada 💖 |
We stayed at the Motel 6 in Ely. Newly remodeled and excellent parking for the cargo trailer.
Thursday morning we got up and headed to the Ramada where they had a restaurant, thought we'd try them for breakfast. We won't go back. Breakfast was ok, but $14.00 for a ham and cheese omelet, strange home fries, and toast. Just too much. It took forever to get the food, and there were only about three tables with 2 people at the table. The young lady who served us was very good though.
Hit the road and we rolled into our driveway about 14:15. Love to go, but always good to be home too! Of course we headed next door to see John and Karen along with the furry kids who were happy to see us!
Heard some good news yesterday. Our youngest grandson, Aaron got accepted to University of California at Santa Barbara. He'll begin his new adventure in the fall. He graduates from community college later this month! Congratulations Aaron! Very proud of you! 💙💙
It really was a great trip. Glad to get Wendy moved to her new home and hoping she enjoys her new adventure. It was great having Eric, Diane and Jesse all together in Arkansas and of course spending time with Bryan and Cheryl too. We'll be back there in October. So many blessings, way to many to count!
Have a good night!