A Speedy Recovery at Penitente Canyon

A Speedy Recovery at Penitente Canyon

It’s amazing what antibiotics, a hot shower and a good night’s sleep can do for a body. Though I’d be taking antibiotics for the next week, I was feeling just fine and we headed back to Penitente Canyon for a couple of camping nights. These rugged canyonlands consist of 4,552 acres managed by the BLM (Bureau of Land Management) primarily for recreation including rock climbing, mountain biking and hiking.

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Camping, Great Sand Dunes & the St. Luis Valley Med Center ER

Camping, Great Sand Dunes & the St. Luis Valley Med Center ER

We’ve always enjoyed camping or at least David has. Truth be told, I never went camping until I met him, but I have liked it since then. We did lots of family camping when the kids were little and though I enjoyed it , it was a lot of work. Now, with just the two of us and Blue, it’s easy-peasy, not to mention relaxing.

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Big Bridge, Earthships and Rio Grande del Norte National Monument

Big Bridge, Earthships and Rio Grande del Norte National Monument

Sometimes the unplanned side trips are as good if not better than the destinations. The Rio Grande Gorge Bridge, Earthship Biotecture’s oddly appealing homes and wandering around the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument definitely filled the day and then we climbed to a bit higher altitude in Colorado. Come join us.

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