A couple of days ago, I left Sioux Falls in a white GMC pickup headed for Denver and the mountains of Colorado. Driving West is one of my favorite things to do. Of course, I didn't like the rain which greeted me around Omaha, but the clear skies of Central Nebraska and beyond brought nothing but good feelings. My aunt had asked me to drive this truck out for her, and I was happy to oblige. The trip went off without a hitch, and the time with my aunt and her friend Bill was as fun as usual.
Friday morning found me up early, ready to catch the morning Amtrak into Glenwood Springs. I had never ridden this section of the California Zephyr line. The scenery was astounding as we rode up into the mountains and along the Colorado River. My friend Tezra greeted me by surprise at the train station on her lunch break, and we walked my bags up to the house.
Glenwood Springs just really holds my heart. It isn't only the wonderful friends which I have here, but the charm of the town and extensive outdoor activities on its doorstep. During my few days here we engaged in so many activities. One morning Tezra and I went hiking. Then that afternoon Katie, Holly, Tezra, and I took out an inflatable kayak and "raft" on the river. Later that same day, the four of us went biking out in the canyon. Holly and I also ran in rain and 38 degree weather one morning. We even took a day trip out to Arches National Park in Utah! Yes, I really do love it out here!
Now I turn my head to this summer and my job at Christikon. I will be leaving this afternoon on the Greyhound to begin the near 30 hour process of getting to camp. For certain I will be exhausted upon arrival. However, I have a feeling that I will muster the energy needed to get to know everyone once I get there. My nerves are at easy, and I am more curious than anything to see what is in store for me this summer (as well as after the summer ends).
