Got a late start on the day. Part of it was getting up a bit later than we could have. Badger was also having trouble with his iPhone and was trying to get that to work again. I spent some time order a couple parts for my bike. We also chewed up some more time going out to get some breakfast at the Irish Snug. But the food was great and I was hungry, so it was well worth it.
We said goodbye to Tiffany (thanks again) and got on the road just after 4:00. We headed west on I-70. We crossed the continental divide and went south on Highway 24 into the lakes region. What amazing views. The scenery in the central part of Colorado is fantastic. First you are going through huge mountain gorges. Then you pass into high valleys with little rivers or creeks snaking through them. Then overlook pristine alpine lakes. Just amazing.
We camped just outside of Granite along Clear Creek. There was a large campsite there but it was dark by the time we got in. We wanted a spot with a fire pit so that we could cook some food (hot dogs, bean and corn). As luck would have it we found a family that was going to bed. The gave us their fire pit in exchange for us tending it and putting it out. They even let us have the remainder of the fire wood.
After dinner we went over to meet the people on the other side of the trees. We could hear them laughing and carrying on. So Badger and I decided to go say hello. It turns out they were part of an extended family from Denver. They invited us to stay around and talk for a while. It turns out they were staying out there for another week camping and fishing. We had a really good time. So, to the Snorkel People, thanks for sharing your fire with us.
-Dravis
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