We were up again at 5:30 AM, but this time there was no rush. Everything had been packed the night before, so we sipped our morning coffee and took a few extra moments to enjoy the quiet beauty of our camp in Medicine Bow National Forest. Gayla wrapped up a couple of light tasks on …
Last night, just before the sky gave way to darkness, Gayla and I took a quiet walk around our camp. The forest floor was dotted with nature’s palette—Cobwebby Indian Paintbrush, Sticky Geraniums, and the ever-striking Indian Blanket Flower. There’s something grounding about ending the day among wildflowers. Back at camp, we settled into our chairs …
We both slept well last night. Gayla got up a few times during the early hours, but I didn’t roll out of bed until about 7:20 AM. With coffee in hand, we caught up with our daughter on the phone and eased into the morning with warm mugs and good conversation. After our chat, we …
The day started early, as the dogs began stirring around 4:15 AM, rousing us from sleep. We stayed nestled in bed a bit longer, watching what little of the sunrise we could catch behind thick clouds. Last night’s low temperature dipped down to a cool 52°F, hinting at the brisk day ahead. By 6:50 AM, …
We were up bright and early again—about 5:30 AM local time. As usual, Gayla got the coffee brewing almost as soon as we opened our eyes. I’m definitely noticing a pattern here. It was a chilly morning, but we bundled up and decided to enjoy our coffee outside while watching the sunrise over the quiet …
After two full days on the road, we finally got a good night’s sleep. The quiet and cool mountain air worked its magic, and I woke up refreshed just before 6 AM. The sun was already shining, and the stillness of the forest around us was only broken by the cheerful—albeit noisy—calls of the morning …
After a solid 9 hours and 30 minutes of sleep, I woke up feeling rested and ready for the day. Gayla, on the other hand, didn’t sleep quite as well—she had work on her mind and spent the night tossing and turning a bit. Still, the cool night air made for great sleeping weather with …
We didn’t exactly hit the road with the kind of efficiency that makes you feel like a seasoned traveler. Our packing game was a little off this morning, and after a few rounds of “Where did I put that?” and “Did we pack the dog bowls?” we finally rolled out at 10:50 AM. The skies …
Woke with restless dogs moving about the cabin. Had some coffee and chocolate to start the day. Today is the final day for Winter Field Day in the Ham Radio world. I made some more contacts this morning. Gayla seen two bald eagles just outside of Clifford. That makes three in two days we’ve seen. …
Woke up to some fishermen putting in some boats at the boat ramp next to us at 5:30 this morning. Temperature was not too bad this morning either. It was about 43° outside. Gayla made coffee and we water sun rise up. We packed up and headed to the Cherokee National History Museum in Tahlequah, …
