Day 13 and 14: Steamboat Springs 
Day 13 we woke up in Laramie Wyoming and our native host, Mike gave us a treat of something very Wyoming-esque: animal heads in the outdoor freezer. Initially Maryanne was very excited about this, but seeing their bloody stumps was actually disgusting, if not slightly impressive. Both sisters appreciated that these hunters use the entire carcass. And since they’ve been seeing so many animals that could attack the Bug, they say, HUNT MORE! (But only in Wyoming, not in Washington DC, because the only animals there are humans and that is called murder and illegal unless you are wealthy or OJ.)
Our drive south to get warm FAILED. The further we drove, the colder it got. This is s
hown on video, WATCH. (below)
We stopped in Saratoga (Wyoming) for free hot springs. Also called, the hobo pool. We met a man in there who had just been hunting elk. He was a character. The pools were so HOT through, that we had to evacuate every 10 minutes or risk boiling to death. After about 30 minutes, we went to Stumpy’s Diner, where we each stayed within budget and had a delicious meal and tipped well. Thank you Stumpy’s!
Next, something horrible happened. Apparently, Colorado hates Wyoming and doesn’t want people entering the state from the north; therefore they have erected a 40 mile long dirt road as their border. Maryanne was ready to turn back and not damage her flawless aquamarine paint job, HOWEVER, Helen didn’t care. At all. She cared as much as a Republican cares for the environment. They drove onward, at 10 miles per hour.
The aspen trees were beautiful and they were able to see them up close. Maryanne also spotted a mouse! Helen didn’t care about that either. She became increasing grouchy as Maryanne’s speed didn’t increase. EVENTUALLY, they arrived to pavement. This was only after battling free roaming cow who had overtaken the road and about 50 antelope that needed to head over to
Mike’s freezer.
Steamboat Springs Colorado: home of a ski resort, statues or Albert Einstein playing with children, outdoor adventures, and links to the Brown clan name! Two cousins of ours, Amy Brown and her husband, Tom Brown had moved the name out west and planted a homestead, all while providing more heirs to the bloodline! This was our first encounter that we could ever remember with these close, and yet distant cousins. After meeting them, we are proud to share genetics.
Day 14
We arose early, at 11AM to go hiking with Amy. We took two trails, Lupine Overlook annnnnd the Blairwitch Trail. You can guess on which trail we spotted the burned car, off a 200 foot cliff!
That’s right, the Lupine Trail!!
We learned the beautiful bird we keep seeing is a pest to most locals – the Magpie! We still like it though, take that for having dirt road border! Also, we ran through fields theatrically
– reenacting Little House on the Prairie. Maryanne was the blind sister Mary, which explains her speed and Helen was Laura. (Helen has no idea what I’m talking about because she has never read these books. I don’t even know what to do with her.)
Both sisters decided the next adventure would be a semi-nudist Hot Springs nearby! Truthfully it’s only nudist at night, but the public changing teepee (not room, literally Indian house) makes up for it! Maryanne doesn’t appreciate getting changed, NAKED, in the same room as multiple strangers of both genders, but this naked teepee didn’t bother Helen!. Maryanne walked the ten feet to the changing room and remained modest. In conclusion however, even with clothing on the Hot Springs were very relaxing!
Helen wasn’t satisfied from the 5 mile hike so she went running in the high elevation, while Maryanne stayed indoors and played with her second cousins twice removed (cousin’s children – WHAT ARE THEY?!). This was a safer and somewhat easier sport.
The day winded down with ham/veggie burgers and politics. Some souls died during O’Reilly, but those still intake are going to bed and heading to Dinosaur National Monument tomorrow!
Day 13 we woke up in Laramie Wyoming and our native host, Mike gave us a treat of something very Wyoming-esque: animal heads in the outdoor freezer. Initially Maryanne was very excited about this, but seeing their bloody stumps was actually disgusting, if not slightly impressive. Both sisters appreciated that these hunters use the entire carcass. And since they’ve been seeing so many animals that could attack the Bug, they say, HUNT MORE! (But only in Wyoming, not in Washington DC, because the only animals there are humans and that is called murder and illegal unless you are wealthy or OJ.)
Our drive south to get warm FAILED. The further we drove, the colder it got. This is s
hown on video, WATCH. (below)We stopped in Saratoga (Wyoming) for free hot springs. Also called, the hobo pool. We met a man in there who had just been hunting elk. He was a character. The pools were so HOT through, that we had to evacuate every 10 minutes or risk boiling to death. After about 30 minutes, we went to Stumpy’s Diner, where we each stayed within budget and had a delicious meal and tipped well. Thank you Stumpy’s!
Next, something horrible happened. Apparently, Colorado hates Wyoming and doesn’t want people entering the state from the north; therefore they have erected a 40 mile long dirt road as their border. Maryanne was ready to turn back and not damage her flawless aquamarine paint job, HOWEVER, Helen didn’t care. At all. She cared as much as a Republican cares for the environment. They drove onward, at 10 miles per hour.
The aspen trees were beautiful and they were able to see them up close. Maryanne also spotted a mouse! Helen didn’t care about that either. She became increasing grouchy as Maryanne’s speed didn’t increase. EVENTUALLY, they arrived to pavement. This was only after battling free roaming cow who had overtaken the road and about 50 antelope that needed to head over to
Mike’s freezer.Steamboat Springs Colorado: home of a ski resort, statues or Albert Einstein playing with children, outdoor adventures, and links to the Brown clan name! Two cousins of ours, Amy Brown and her husband, Tom Brown had moved the name out west and planted a homestead, all while providing more heirs to the bloodline! This was our first encounter that we could ever remember with these close, and yet distant cousins. After meeting them, we are proud to share genetics.
Day 14
We arose early, at 11AM to go hiking with Amy. We took two trails, Lupine Overlook annnnnd the Blairwitch Trail. You can guess on which trail we spotted the burned car, off a 200 foot cliff!
That’s right, the Lupine Trail!!
We learned the beautiful bird we keep seeing is a pest to most locals – the Magpie! We still like it though, take that for having dirt road border! Also, we ran through fields theatrically
– reenacting Little House on the Prairie. Maryanne was the blind sister Mary, which explains her speed and Helen was Laura. (Helen has no idea what I’m talking about because she has never read these books. I don’t even know what to do with her.)Both sisters decided the next adventure would be a semi-nudist Hot Springs nearby! Truthfully it’s only nudist at night, but the public changing teepee (not room, literally Indian house) makes up for it! Maryanne doesn’t appreciate getting changed, NAKED, in the same room as multiple strangers of both genders, but this naked teepee didn’t bother Helen!. Maryanne walked the ten feet to the changing room and remained modest. In conclusion however, even with clothing on the Hot Springs were very relaxing!
Helen wasn’t satisfied from the 5 mile hike so she went running in the high elevation, while Maryanne stayed indoors and played with her second cousins twice removed (cousin’s children – WHAT ARE THEY?!). This was a safer and somewhat easier sport.
The day winded down with ham/veggie burgers and politics. Some souls died during O’Reilly, but those still intake are going to bed and heading to Dinosaur National Monument tomorrow!
1 comment:
Have you encountered homes with animal heads mounted on the walls? I was always a bit fascinated by the western states hunting culture and the wall trophies. Loved seeing the Rocky Mtn shot with you and cousin Amy...love those beautiful mountains and how great to meet up with long lost family. Are you going through Delta? If you do, you'll have to drive up and down mainstreet once and see if DCOS, Delta County Office Supply, and the car wash are still there. Stay warm
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