Kansas City, MO > Pagosa Springs, CO

April 26, 2022

Kansas City, MO > Pagosa Springs, CO

What a drive! About half was done off the interstate. The rural areas in Colorado were just amazing. Lucy did great. Still trying to get traveling with a feline figured out but hey, she did awesome for being 20 and not having much experience in the car. As always, there were many times I wanted to pull over and take photos but I tried that already (in Wyoming last year on a trip out to California) and added over 2 hours to my trip.

So here are the good ones I was able to take. The sheer scale of driving into the mountains is just breathtaking. The camera never really seems to pick up what I’m seeing. I felt small and yet grateful to be able to experience this. You’ll hear me say that a lot. I am grateful to see the things I am able to see. I’ve dreamed for so long of just going, doing and being. When I stop and stand outside my vehicle with nothing but the sound of the wind and feeling of the air. It truly is a spiritual moment.

Well, snowboarding tomorrow at Wolf Creek Ski/Snowboard Area. See you there!!

On The Road

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2 responses to “Kansas City, MO > Pagosa Springs, CO”

Sara

April 27, 2022 at 11:57 pm

I just subscribed! It looks so beautiful. I’ve always wanted to see the stars out there with no buildings & artificial light to obstruct the view. Have fun 🦋💌🍀🌼

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1. The Blue Widow
  
  May 10, 2022 at 2:47 pm
  
  Thank you! I think of you every time I’m selecting photos now 🙂 xxooC
  
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