A brief explanation of how to slow down and signal from tree to tree and we were off. Zip lining involves moving through the tree tops on cables. You whiz between each tree spinning around, pretending to be a bird, trying to be Superman and hope you make it to the next platform. At all times you are between 20-50 feet above ground. It was great fun.
James loved it. Emma whooped and hollered her way down the mountain. Not cheap, but a good two hours.
Next we set off to take on a series of mountain pass's that would take us from Derango to Ouray - via Silverton. We quickly climbed in perfect blue sky and sunshine. The snowline was above us but soon we were surrounded by snow as we drove through some stunning mountain scenery.
We topped out at well over 10,000 feet and had to stop for the obligatory snow ball fight and snow man making competition.
We continued to drive over this mountain range and were blown away by the mountain landscape - you kinda forget how inspiring mountains are when you live in Australia!
Lunch in Silverton was pleasant - Silverton is a quaint old mining town that sits at 9,000 feet. It once had 10,000 inhabitants - probably has a few hundred now and relies on tourism.
On over another mountain to Ouray. Another great mountain town with a backdop of huge snow covered peaks. We are still in the Box Canyon Lodge - which has hot springs..... after our zip lining and drive we needed to soak for a while.
A nice dinner in O'Briens Irish Pub with the NBA Conference Finals on TV....and a day 13 comes to an end.....
What a trip....
Ken
I hope the alien is coping with the altitude the same way a human would. R
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