Seasonal Longing

Second son Matt, Sage, and their two children left China because they wanted to experience a Durango, Colorado lifestyle. Recently that meant much snow, boots and runny noses, but look at the fun they had.

I completely understand why those who've spent their lives in the colder climates want some Arizona or Florida warmth in January or February. After living my so much of my life in the tropics, I'm looking forward to the change of seasons-the autumn color, the new green of spring, and yes, even the snow and cold of winter. If this can be shared with Matt, Sage, Asher and Adelynn, then so much the better.

Durango's Steam Train

Four times each day the Ironhorse steam engine leaves Durango, destination Silverton, high in the mountains. I've taken the train a couple of times, and enjoyed both bright blue sky and gray rain, but the people aboard the passenger cars are happy and communicative. Great rides.

Summer is passing, July already. With the necessity of traveling back to Jakarta on the 28th of this month, the abbreviated summer holiday seems to be slipping through my fingers rather rapidly.

Despite the quickly passing summer, our end of day statement before we went to sleep last night: "It's really hard to remember all the great things that happen each day."

Pretty happy.

Summer Food

Summer food seems so different than winter food. Fresh corn at a farmers' market, local greens, and marinated, grilled chicken is just so right. There might be ants or mosquitoes, but the whole eating experience is so summer.

Last evening we took a drive, just to look around. We stumbled across an access to the Animas River very close to town. To date the only place we had to put kayaks or rafts in was far to the north, making the float to town very long, becoming tedious. Now this discovery will allow a moderate or quick trip down fast moving water, something far more likely to happen than a more time intensive investment. I'm anxious to try this out.

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