Euphemism

I've discovered that in Colorado if the route is a scenic byway, it means peaks, summits, valleys, canyons, switchbacks, avalanche zones (falling rocks in the off season), no shoulders, and total focus on driving. It's all about elevation. I know I've mentioned that before. I have learned about the gears in my trusty E450 engine - go up slow, come down slow.  At least that's the plan.  When I looked at the route for today and saw it was called "Top of the Rockies" I didn't need to read that it was a scenic and historic byway. I know a euphemism when I see it. I was surrounded by Fourteeners (mountains over 14,000 feet) meaning I went over two of the highest peaks in Colorado. You'll be glad to know that I took no pictures (got postcards instead) of this gorgeous drive as both hands were glued to the steering wheel. Who knew that I would develop calluses on my hands driving on vacation!

Fortunately or unfortunately, it was a short driving day to my ultimate destination for the night - Baby Doe Campground in Leadville.  Got another great site with Turquoise Lake in my backyard. After settling in, Monte and I made the rounds to check out the neighborhood. Met a couple from Denver spending the week in the mountains with their three corgis. You would have thought we were having a corgi convention. It's unusual enough to run into one, but three!