Eight of our group of ten set out in two vehicles to drive Trail Ridge Road, the high-altitude route across the Continental Divide. We stopped several places along the way to see the breathtaking scenery and or wildlife.
At "Many Parks Curve" we pulled over to take in the view, but were surprised to see a truck carrying a couple of llamas -- definitely not native species!
The panoramic view at Rainbow Curve was amazing.
At the Tundra Communities Trailhead, the wind was blowing so hard that it was sometimes difficult to stand up. All but four of us turned back, but little Clara and her parents went with Grandpa all the way to the end of the trail. There were very few little ones who toughed it out, and we were proud of her.
We finally drove over the Trail Ridge Road summit and reached the Alpine Visitors Center, where we ate our lunch. Elk were hanging out here in large numbers.
We drove on a few miles farther to get to the Continental Divide. On the way back, we saw a young bull elk driving off a coyote that was stalking the herd. Then we headed back to our VRBO in hopes that the little ones would sleep. Our hopes were disappointed.
Several of us walked down the hill to a very nice local brewery and enjoyed their products on a nice patio. Then we walked back up the hill for a dinner of take-and-bake pizza.
An evening "adventure walk" in the neighborhood yielded no elk sightings, which is rare for our time here.
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