Durango, Co

    (April 29) I had went to the dunes yesterday, but decided not to back country camp due to the incliment weather. I decided to just hop in the car and drive west towards the next destination. Hoping that I would come across a campground. It is colorado after all. An hour or two later I did come across the Rio Grande National Forest.

     I found a primitive campground just a few miles from where I was (just outside South Fork). The site was cool and the weather there was also not the best with a few inches of snowfall predicted. Still better than the thunderstorm possibility.

      I started getting ready after a long sleep and found myself moving slowly due to soreness. Then I decided to make a day of visiting Durango, CO. Do some wash, grab groceries, and explore. I'm sitting in a laundry mat that claims to have wifi but doesn't, erm. At least I have decent cell service and can post a couple of blog entries.

     The drive this morning was hazardous. Climbing and decending mountains with snow, lack of visibility, and steep grades led to an exciting morning. As usual the car handled the conditions well. The drive was along highway 160 and the views were fantastic.

    I plan on camping close by and just have to find a site. Then tomorrow I'll head to Mesa. A back woods shower is due.