Up early, then took a ride with Lou, the hostel warden, into Estes Park.  Bought our lunch for the day, then walked all the way up into the National Park to where the... READ MORE

Woke up from a great night’s sleep, and breakfasted on a pastry, followed by a “smoothie” – a concoction of bananas, blueberries, apple juice and protein powder thrown into the blender, and whisked... READ MORE

At first, it looked as tho’ the day might end up like the day before, but we decided that would be too depressing., so vowed to get out for at least part of... READ MORE

Had to get up really early – about 5.30 – because M +P had to get to work early.  Were able tho’ to go down to Mark II’s, where we were fed breakfast,... READ MORE

Not too good a night for me – bumpy ground.  Still, we lay in the tent until quite late, enjoying the luxury of just lying around.  Got up at around 10, packed up,... READ MORE

Had discovered that our films which we’d put in wouldn’t be ready until at least Monday, so decided to vacate the M + P pad for the weekend.  Walked a couple of miles... READ MORE