Planned on getting an early start but got sidetracked for a while talking about RVs with some fellow RVers. One of the gentlemen was particularly interested in our Pivot-Ez (sewer hose compartment) and wanted a closer look and of course, we were happy to let him.
We had only one mountain pass today - La Veta. The uphill was steep but the downhill seemed to go on forever finally ending at the town of Walsenburg. In one section of the highway, we had to slow way down due to a loose cow. John had slowed but I kept asking him to slow down even more because I just knew that cow was going to run out in front of us. Sure enough, she cut across the road right in front of us and then ran parallel with the truck for a ways. After we safely got past her, she cut back across the road behind us.
Thanks to instructions from a friend, we were able to by-pass most of the congestion of Colorado Springs as we were planning on spending the night in a town east of Colorado Springs. We selected a particular campground based on its location and reviews on RVParkReviews.com. Let's just say that we don't exactly agree with the high ratings that several of the posters have given. The park did have some nice features but there were a few items that would not have us return. We did get to see an antelope in the field behind the park and were serenaded by the howls of coyotes (love that sound) during the night.
We decided not to do any sightseeing as we will be returning to the general area once our service work is complete in Smith Center. It was nice to just settle in for the afternoon. John has commented every day how he has liked leaving around 8 to 8:30 a.m. and then pulling in for the day around by noon. As we have kept our slow meander to Smith Center to less than 200 miles a day, we have been able to not feel so beaten up on travel days.
After lunch, John set about cleaning the bugs off the end cap. Once that was done, the truck was next as it was covered with sticky stuff from the cottonwood trees in Bayfield. Once I saw what he was doing, I went out to lend him a hand. The trailer also is covered with sticky stuff and John says the roof is particularly gross. Guess when we get into Smith Center, I know what will be done over the weekend.
No TV or internet as a tree was in the way of our satellite. The park's wifi was not functioning so the blog update was delayed. Some days, one just has to rough it.
