FOR THAT'S MY WORLD, the end of the first part of our summer roadtrip.
On a cross-country roadtrip, when this is your drive-by photo, you know you've reached Colorado.
The only elevation we saw until we got here was the Oachita Mountains in Arkansas (below). We had hazy skies during most of our roadtrip and very hot weather after we crossed the Mississippi. Some of the haze was from the Arizona fires and maybe some because of the extreme heat.
As you can see below, we covered a lot of miles of farmland, lonely roads, and neglected and abandoned towns as we drove through Oklahoma and Kansas:
The roadtrip miles are always worth it! But we are in beautiful Colorado now, with family ... and where the skies are (now) blue.
What a beautiful mountain ! I like your other shots too and the idea of "a trip", but sometimes the trip iitself is so hard and tiresome !
Posted by: Annie | June 20, 2011 at 12:01 PM
Magnificent Colorado! What a view.
Posted by: JM | June 17, 2011 at 11:53 AM
From Sea to Mountains.. Every time I see a Roadtrek I wonder where you might be
Posted by: Joe Todd | June 14, 2011 at 03:32 PM
Amazing trip! Love your photos!
Posted by: LiseMari | June 14, 2011 at 12:41 PM
OH GORGEOUS...what Mountain is it? Mt Sopris is the Biggie near where my sister lives--she is in the middle of moving--from one beautiful Colorado town to another. There is NO bad view there!!
Enjoy--
Posted by: Sondra | June 14, 2011 at 10:54 AM
That first picture is amazing! I would love to see those mountains one day...
Posted by: Quasi Serendipita | June 14, 2011 at 10:46 AM
Your beautiful Colorado view and being with family is Priceless, Sallie. Enjoy!
Happy journeys,
Pam
Posted by: Pam | June 14, 2011 at 04:17 AM
I love the mountain scene-superb landscape!
How many miles have you covered this trip, so far?
Posted by: Hazel | June 13, 2011 at 11:39 PM
Wow - that first picture is spectacular!
Posted by: Lady Fi | June 13, 2011 at 08:41 PM
Welcome to Colorado, my home state for the last 20 years!
Posted by: Al | June 13, 2011 at 05:11 PM
The first picture is so gorgeous. I just love the Rockies. They are so majestic. Take a deep breather of that clear mountain air for me.
Posted by: Margot | June 13, 2011 at 02:55 PM
Sallie, I hope you have a wonderful visit with your family. I 'm sure the scenery in Colorado is gorgeous. Takes lots of photos.
Posted by: Eileen | June 13, 2011 at 02:42 PM
It is a big country, I've driven across it and don't think I would care to do it again. I think two weeks is about my limit now, three at the most.
Posted by: Martha | June 13, 2011 at 02:41 PM
nice one for myworld... Have a great weekdays ahead!!! Hoping you can visit @ my little corner.
Posted by: prettylifeonline | June 13, 2011 at 02:25 PM
What an amazing trip! So many different landscapes.
— K
Kay, Alberta, Canada
An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel
Posted by: Kay Davies | June 13, 2011 at 02:20 PM
That first shot is truly breathtaking, Sallie! I'm so glad you arrived safely and hope you have a wonderful visit with your family! Enjoy your week!
Sylvia
Posted by: Sylvia Kirkwood | June 13, 2011 at 12:52 PM
Great trip and those mountains are something!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.( PS I get all your messages, thanks.)
Posted by: Boom & Gary | June 13, 2011 at 12:43 PM
Such wonderful light in the first shot! I am very glad to see you here, Sallie.
Posted by: Birgitta - foto CHIP | June 13, 2011 at 12:22 PM