Rocky Mountain National Park

Yesterday we were very fortunate to be taken out for the day by Dick, originally introduced to us by a friend but now we consider him a good friend of ours. We spent the day driving through the Rocky Mountain National Park Colorado with him and wow, it was spectacular. Still snow around on the higher levels but just beautiful with all the greenery and even wildflowers starting to come out.

We visited the Alpine Visitor Centre where we read all about the area and then decided to hike to the top of the trail at the centre which took us up to 12005 ft above sea level (3660 m). 

                       

The photo below is from the start of the trail looking down to the visitor centre.

                       

Here we are almost at the top, it was so windy and freezing!

                      

Further along the road we came to Grand Lake, a nice little area for a holiday. People were out enjoying the sunshine and the water.

                      

Further along we stopped at Berthoud Pass at the Continental Divide where once again we had spectacular views.

                     

We did see a few elk during the day but this was the only photo.

                     

A fantastic day out and to end a perfect day, we got to meet Dick's lovely wife Patti and all had dinner together. We hope one day they will come down under to Australia and we can reciprocate the hospitality.