Off to New Territory

At this present time (not posting time) we are cruising down I-25 heading south on our way to Estes Park, Colorado. I cannot be happier to say we are out of Thermopolis—even more so Fountain of Youth RV Park. Fountain of Youth, ha, Fountain of Death! The nastiest RV park ever; complete with a child-molesting father groping his teen daughter in the hot mineral pool (right in eye’s view)! I will spare you all other details. I do however continue to question why FDR felt the hot mineral springs had medicinal healing powers…I feel it is a warm pot of pee, germ breeding gross water. Never take me back here again. (This was King Ralph’s pick).

Little Camper on the Highway and the mini-van has now logged 2618 miles, reached elevation of over 9600 feet, on travel day 14 with 10 to go. I am happy to report we have not left [on purpose] any member of family behind. But have had a moment or two of constant togetherness--that is when vodka and rum comes in handy.

We have logged nearly 60 miles of hiking.

King Ralph has a beard, and I am not sure if being in 12 sq ft with 4 women is the cause for the gray coloring or if it is just due to his age. He also has been in the company of we women long enough that he makes statement/questions in stores like; “tampons, do you need any?” Which is a bit on the scary side.

I have been on the road for so long enough now that I have taken to having my daily constitution in public places (something I have swore to never do). I have perfected the art of sandwich making while flying down the highway at 65 mph—ham & cheddar or turkey & mozzarella.

Princess A is an artist at makeup application while bumping and bouncing down the highway.

M has taken near permanent residence in the “way back” to ease the discomfort of wearing “Helga” (the back brace)—except at moments like now, when she gets car sick from watching a movie in the car, taking place in the navigator's seat.

D has spotted all but 2 state license plates (Rhode Island and Hawaii).

We are also wondering if Uli has forgotten she has a family or if our friends will give her back to us upon our return home.