Mario and Luigi, checking out the new ride
the 4runner fully loaded for the trip
we got up around 8, and by 10 we were ready to hit the road
Luigi quickly decided who was in charge
the first night we stopped just outside of St. Louis, so this is on the beginning of the 2nd day
Through MO and KS we saw a whole lot of corn fields...
we stopped at lots of places along the side of the road, in the middle of nowhere...
one place had this bus for sale, Thomaz was tempted.
Then we finally made it to Denver on day 3. This is Noah outside of Scott's apt in a hip downtown neighborhood.
Here we are hanging out at Scott's house, I opened some b-day presents, one of which was a blow dart gun, sweet!
From Denver we caravaned over to the cabin, which is near Laramie WY
It's a cozy little cabin, with 2 big rooms and a kitchen.
The bath house dad put in a couple years ago, real toilet and shower, major cabin upgrade!
Here's the view from the front porch.
Being at the cabin always reminds us of my grandpa Cy, his dad originally built the cabin in the 30s.
The old wood burning stove in the kitchen, but lately we mostly use a gas grill out back for cooking.
no running water in the cabin, so we do dishes the old fashion way with a pot of hot water.
most nights, even in Aug, it gets cool enough that we build a fire.
Noah helping build the fire.
Noah and Andrea, in a fierce monopoly competition!
Here's Noah getting ready for our hike to clear the path along the creek.
He's ready to clear the brush with his machete.
We walked from the cabin...
along the creek...
clearing out a nice hiking path,
so it's easier to get in there and catch the trout..
my dad had to build a new bridge last year, when the old one broke, it was an enginnering feat!