Day 24 - Rain: Colorado National Monument

We return to the Colorado Monument - determined to drive the route in the reverse direction for different perspectives.

The insane parking lot views continue.

The Independence Rock is a fancy disguise - named to cover up the true identity of this hawkins cheezy rocket - set to blast through the blue hole that's opened in the sky.

First sighting of a rental RV since the pandemic. Could the Germans be back?

Ute Canyon overlook. The edges are abrupt - the fence is low - and it's crazy windy out here!

Apparently some see an Egyptian mummy in the rock face. Hmmmmm - maybe a bit of a stretch - though the vague reference is present.

The Renewed Topographics: Where the Fence Ends, Adventure Starts - Colorado National Monument 2022

Woohoo! 2 plant species and 2 colours all in the same shot.

Erosion has resulted in a cool bird wing shape at the end of Red Canyon.

Our drive started in sunshine and 19C but ended in hail and 4C. Wow - mountain weather at it's best!

The flag stands stiff in the wind as we exit via the east ticket station.

Nothing more to do but head back to the ranch for storm watching, a much needed warm up, coffee, and a Safeway cream puff. So far the best baking in town - which yes - is a dig at the bakery quality in this town.

The unpredicted afternoon storms take on a multi layered effect over the ranges to our north.

 

 

 

 

 

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