Night Out in Taos, New Mexico

 
 
The two Teds, Barbara and Jan had a great meal & an opportunity to catch up on old times at Guadalajara Grill in Taos.

Vietnam Veterans Memorial State Park

 
 
 
 
The Memorial was constructed from 1968-71 in Angel Fire, NM & was the first major Vietnam memorial in the United States. The Memorial founded by the parents of First Lieutenant David Westphall, who was among sixteen marines killed in an ambush in Con Thien, Vietnam. The grieving Westphalls used David's insurance policies as a catalyst for the construction of the Peace and Brotherhood Chapel.

Creede, CO Memorial Park

 
On a bike ride into downtown Creede we spotted this very respectful and moving salute to our Veterans. Most noteworthy was the recognition given to the US Merchant Marines. This caught our eye since our son Cameron is a graduate of the US Merchant Marine Academy and served his country as a Merchant Marine. Thank You Creede.

Mountain Views RV Resort

 
 
The trout were large and biting on the Rio Grande River here in Creede, Colorado. We caught these 12" browns just below where you see the motorhomes parked. Even caught one 18 inch brown but he went back to the river to winter over.

Creede, CO Fall Colors

 

 

 

 

We are in this area just at the right time for the Fall Colors. All the locals say the colors are at their peak.

Abandon Silver Mine

 

Creede, CO was part of the 1890's silver and gold rush. Now the small town is mainly a tourist town.

Rio Grande River @ Creede, CO

 
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Five miles out of Creede we found a fishing and photo spot along the Rio Grande River. As you can see from the picture the fall colors in this area are at their peak and the fishing wasn't too bad also.

Creede Mining Museum

 
Made a short visit to the Creede Mining Museum and took five to catch up on the news inside one of the mining cars. There is talk that because of the price of gold and silver, some of the mines in this area will try and reopen but for now, the only industry in Creede is tourism.

Garden of the Gods

 

 

 

 

Some scenes from Colorado Springs, Garden of the Gods. This is run by the city of Colorado Springs and is free. Lots of different rock formations, colors and some unique balancing acts - ie note the balancing rock with the roadway going between the rock formation.

Cripple Creek. CO

 

Main street, Cripple Creek, Colorado. Now the main industry in this Colorado town is gambling and tourism. Still a nice place to visit.