August 10 to 12
This year is definitely a learning experience for RV novices that we are. Next year, we won't leave securing prime spots in highly coveted campgrounds to Lady Luck (because after this season, that will be just plain STUPID). Reservations will have to be made.
Last weekend, for instance, we were crossing our fingers for a place at Chambers Lake where there are six first-come, first-served sites. It placed tenth in Gil Folsom's Colorado Campgrounds: The 100 Best and All the Rest in the North Region. As such, it was not surprising that it was full when we arrived there on Friday afternoon.
So, on to Plan B. We drove to Walden and followed the signs to Lake John. After five miles from the turn off, we were contemplating on Plan C, i.e. joining some friends at Delaney Butte, for the site wasn't in sight. But we bravely carried on and ... eureka!
This year is definitely a learning experience for RV novices that we are. Next year, we won't leave securing prime spots in highly coveted campgrounds to Lady Luck (because after this season, that will be just plain STUPID). Reservations will have to be made.
Last weekend, for instance, we were crossing our fingers for a place at Chambers Lake where there are six first-come, first-served sites. It placed tenth in Gil Folsom's Colorado Campgrounds: The 100 Best and All the Rest in the North Region. As such, it was not surprising that it was full when we arrived there on Friday afternoon.
So, on to Plan B. We drove to Walden and followed the signs to Lake John. After five miles from the turn off, we were contemplating on Plan C, i.e. joining some friends at Delaney Butte, for the site wasn't in sight. But we bravely carried on and ... eureka!
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| The sites by the lake where we camped are free. Uphill is John Lake Resort where full hookups are available at 30$ per night. There's also a restaurant, bar and a general store. I requested Peter to come back here before the season ends. |
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| Matilda in the middle. A big group composed of at least four RVs on our right. On our left was a friendly retired couple escaping the Nevada summer heat - Gilbert and Cely. I think Gilbert took pity on me after seeing that I had not caught any fish. He changed my bubble, swivel, leader and hook, showing and patiently explaining each and every step. |
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| I caught three Rainbow Trout - two around 11 inches each while this one measures 17.5. I was too excited that I forgot to ask Pete to take a photo when I was reeling it in. |
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| After dinner on Friday night, I took Brontë for a walk. We saw a deer coming down the hill. |
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| It was watching us the whole time. Brontë behaved very well - she was content with sniffing and following the deer with her eyes. |
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| It crossed the street ... |
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| and disappeared in the grass by the lake. |
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| Female Yellow-Headed Blackbird |
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| Mommy Mallard and ducklings |
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| Mommy Barn Swallow |
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| Swallow nests in the toilet. |
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| Swainson's Hawk |
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| They're horsing around! They decided to have a siesta right in the middle of the road :-) |
