Tuesday, Oct. 8 - Now to try to upload a few pictures. Best to do it separately from verbal postings, as when I try the uploading, I sometimes lose my text. So here goes.

First, the trickle you see is the Colorado River, not far from where it starts its run to the Gulf of California, via the Grand Canyon. Unfortunately, by the time it gets to its destination, it has pretty much petered out to about this size, thanks to the huge draw of water by communities further south.

Second and third, just some views of high Rockies from high elevation, taken at about 12,000 feet.

Fourth, Gail at the start of our hike up to Cub Lake, which was a very good walk into fine scenery.

Fifth, we reached the lake after two hours, poking along because ol' Lar was not breathing too well, where we were met by a lone bull elk on the other side. And sixth, a view of this lovely little lake, nestled into the sides of the mountains.

Seventh, two females who were either sorting out some differences, or were trying to impress the big boy across the way who was keeping an eye on them.
Eighth, the harem in the river behind the Info Center right in the middle of Estes Park town. And ninth, their lord and master, feeling his oats, as this is the rutting season, and he was ready to rut. His bugling was most impressive.

Next is a shot of the Main drag in Estes Park, which I didn't really mean to include. But there it is, the town being quite delightful although as touristy as you can imagine. Almost as busy as Picton.

Second last, a shot from the driver's seat of this strange conglomeration of casinos, parked in the notch of a canyon, big time hotels with parking lots crammed.

And finally, you'll be pleased to know, a model of the State Capital building in Denver. I couldn't find a helicopter to go up for an overhead view, so this will have to do. A truly beautiful piece of architecture, full of interesting bits of history.
That's it. All for now. More later. Stay tuned.