Day 8 (October 7, 2021): Remain in Manitou Springs, Colorado, approximately 25 miles. Following breakfast at the hotel this morning, we drove a short distance to the new Olympic/Paralympic Museum in Colorado Springs.  We were a little early, so we all took photos of the parked cars and the front of the museum: Exhibits included simulated sports … Continue reading How High Can We Go?

Day 6 (October 5, 2021):  Alamosa to Buena Vista, Colorado, approximately 101 miles. This morning we drove north toward the Rocky Mountains and climbed Poncha Pass with mountains of 9,000 feet in elevation on both sides of us. Several tour members have shared photos of scenery along the way: You can see that as we gained altitude … Continue reading Rocky Mountain High

Day 5 (October 4, 2021): Albuquerque, NM, to Alamosa, CO,  approx. 215 mi. This was NOT a good day for the mechanics or for the tow truck driver!  The morning started with one vehicle requiring a water pump replacement.  Tim had just begun the day’s drive when he was called back to the hotel. Fortunately, Tim had Jay’s tools and spare parts with him, … Continue reading Back to Colorado

Day 3 (October 2, 2021): Durango to Albuquerque, NM; approximately 215 miles This tour is really getting exciting, but our fearless leader Marcus keeps reminding us to “GET GAS!”  At times, there are long stretches between gas stations; most of our cars hold only 10 gallons of gas; and you really don’t want to run out of … Continue reading Up, Up, and Away!