Continuing notes from the Dunes

Good Morning:
This morning we considered the possibility of changing campsites, possibly one on higher ground overlooking the sand dunes. We walked up the hill to find another couple also considering making a change. We soon entered into an interesting conversation with them and admired their young golden retriever. After giving it some thought we decided to stay right where we were nestled in some shade tree with nice privacy and a big backyard. Carol decided to take the garbage to the dump. She inquired where it was. “down the road a bit:, etc.” So off she went only to find out it was about ¼ mile up and down hills. At 8000 feet no hill is really appreciated. Carol said you really feel the hills and will think twice before doing that again.

Today was laundry day. After a hand wash in the camp laundry sink. The Horstman and Hoff laundry rope was strung up between our RV and the bear proof food storage box. Hanging in the hot sun and low humidity after 15 minutes our clothes were dry. Good job we did.

Later in the day a wind storm developed. Carol and I tried to secure the RV's awning with additional tie down line. We had quite a web going before we decided to give up and retract the awning. At that point a young woman walked up to our campsite and asked if we had any duck tape. It seems their tent blew down and incurred some damage. They moved to a site near us trying to get out of the wind. They had three young children watching while Mom and Dad struggled with a flapping tent. We pitched in to help, which was a difficult task in all the wind. The wind continued well into the night along with some rain. I got up twice to check with a flashlight, I found they were snug as a bug in a rug.

Now the next morning again it is beautiful. We had a visit from the park host and two very sociable park rangers who sat and chatted with us while admiring our motorcycle. Later they helped us move our picnic table. Remember awhile ago what we had said about the Colorado Park Rangers? Well it is completely different at this park, what a nice bunch of Rangers, so very helpful.

We take it easy the rest of the day, relaxing while enjoying our site and talking with neighbors. Carol and I always find someone interesting to meet.

Chriss & Carol