Welcome to Colorado!

Yes, today is June 17 and I'm still writing about Saturday, June 7th!  I can't believe that one day can be filled with so much to see! As much as we've loved seeing America on this trip, we love the inter-mountain West!
We're excited to arrive in Colorado on Saturday afternoon to start riding our Rocky Mountains! A little piece of home for us to enjoy. Utah is about 24 hours away! Hard to imagine we're so close to home after 6 weeks on the road. 

We arrive in Pagosa Springs, Colorado a touristy area that has lots of hot springs and hotels, restaurants, art galleries, and shopping. We're only there for a quick bite to eat and we stop at a restaurant that offers us a great view of the river and the Pagosa Springs Resort. 

Hot springs, river, pools and lots of sunshine and warmth! Looks like a fun place to hang out and everyone lounging by the river, looks happy and relaxed.

After our brisk morning, the warm weather feels great!

The photo with the rock behind us is part of the hot springs and is covered with minerals from the springs. It also has that very strong sulfur smell! 

We've always enjoyed the hot springs in Steamboat Springs and we're excited to discover another hot springs community! 

We've never been to Pagosa Springs and decide that it looks like a great place to hang out for a weekend. With the San Juan Mountains close by we realize that there's more to the area than just the town. Great fishing and hiking are close by along with Durango and Mesa Verde National Park. 

Can't wait to visit Pagosa Springs and hang out in the hot springs! After 6 weeks of riding I need a hot tub!

Funny, how we had to go all the way across America to find a great vacation spot so close to home! 

Thinking about our next stop Ouray another hot springs destination!