Last Night in South Fork

Spent some of yesterday and today getting the RV and Jeep ready for tomorrow's trip up to Denver ("down" really if you're looking at the elevations) so, had more time to reflect on what a great time I've had in this area again.  Nothing could top that 17" trout from night before last and some of the memorable moments like the Hummingbird and the first night's appearance of all those Mule deer were just jaw dropping -- so was tonight's sunset (as you can see at the left).  I did try fishing that same hole near the bluff at the Masonic Park but, only got one small hit from 6:00 to 7:30.  Still beautiful there even as the sun did set and when I walked back to the Jeep the mountains all around were lit up like the fourth of July.

Never made it to Mesa Verde as I thought I might but, I will have plenty of time for that in July as I have already reserved that month in a spot two spaces to my left (next to the cabin).  It will be fun to compare some of the rivers, streams and lakes or reservoirs to what I have seen during the past 16 days and plan some new adventures -- one outstanding place to go will be the Wheeler Geological Area that not too many people have been able to get to or see (Heck! The guy who thought it was out there somewhere never got to see it and he would have been amazed).  Anybody up for a road-trip -- 4 wheel style and 3 hours -- only 14 miles)??  Bring a lunch and spend the night -- at least one.

Fittingly, the Mule deer dropped down to the campground to graze just after the sun had gone down and now the twins are enjoying the close approach of one of the does as I enjoy another glass of wine before reheating that second Rainbow trout from last night's grilling session.