The road trip to Colorado was lovely, and I am so glad I had a great travel companion! We took the scenic route along the 242 to stop at the observatory.
The observatory is in the middle of a lava field, and mountains rise from the horizon on either side. Below you can see a window in the observatory looking out to Mt. Washington.
Looking out at the sisters.
We drove to Colorado Springs to drop of the car. We were there for a night, so I threw a potluck together at the last minute. I got to see a few friends, which was very nice especially before going abroad. We stayed with my friend Natalie at the "deuce," an off-campus house that is known for its partying ways. Needless to say, my mother was a bit grossed out by the house, but we washed her sheets!
So now I'm home, and I have been so busy running around doing errands, seeing doctors, and adjusting to an over-stimulated life outside of the forest. Tomorrow, I leave for a wedding. The next day, to Crystal Lake. And on August 16th, ECUADOR!! I haven't posted anything yet, but here is the URL of my next blog: http://spsecuador.blogspot.com
Thanks so much for reading! I've really had a great time writing this and sharing with you!
Over and out.
