Denver

 Friday, September 15.  Yesterday I began a new type of adventure.  This one is different.  Although I’ve traveled solo before, this time it’s without Terry or family.  I’m with three women.  Since Terry died in January of 2022, I’ve moved to Perry.  I’m living in a 55+ community.  I’m trying my best to get involved.  It’s hard to break in but it’s slowly happening.  The women I’m with are ladies I don’t know all that well but hoping after this trip we will bond. Their names are Sue, Kathy and Franzie.  

We landed in Denver yesterday.  Uneventful flight out— I slept.  We caught a taxi into town.  We were told to expect the taxi fare to be around $60. Instead it was $120!  We were taken advantage of for sure. Oh, well. On the way to the hotel we passed what appeared to be a relatively small homeless population.  From what I could see they were mostly young people.  Several tents, grocery carts, cardboard boxes.  Later in the evening I talked with a local who stated the homeless have just started to be a problem.  A new mayor has come into office, made changes and bingo…..the homeless moved in.  I gathered the people are not pleased.

We walked a few blocks to a brewery for lunch.  Weather was crisp and sunny.  Later in the day Franzie and I walked to Subway.  By this time it was raining and chilly, and a strong wind.  I think we’ll be experiencing weather extremes in the next ten days.

So, this morning we get on a motor coach and start this adventure. I have done ZERO research on where all we are going!  Just decided to go with the flow and take it as it comes.  But hoping and praying for the unexpected!!

ALL ABOARD!!  LET’S GO!!!