Ouray. Folks call it 'Little Switzerland'
On the Highway. I was on the wrong side of the coach for the spectacular 'drop-off the mountain' pictures. Lots of yellow aspen color made me appreciate Michigan's patchwork quilts of yellow, gold, orange and red.
Our end destination is Silverton, Colorado and a ride on the narrow-gauge Durango & Silverton train. We will ride the train to Durango and the coach will meet us there. Here is Silverton and the train.
I am enjoying your travels and the town of Silverton, which is very different from the town of Silverton here in Australia, which has a population of only 50 people and is like a tourist ghost town. It is most famous as the town in which the film Mad Max was filmed. You might find it if you Google it. Thanks for your blog.
ReplyDeleteThank you for reading it. Many years ago I visited Australia and thoroughly enjoyed it.
DeleteThat's an unusual sight these days, a passenger train. That green and yellow is different but I prefer the variations of colour we get. Especially Fall colours.
ReplyDeleteThere are actually lots of trains around. I've ridden a few. Would love to do the Toronto to Vancouver train one day and the Rocky Mountaineer.
DeleteHi Denise - it must have been historically so interesting ... lovely photos - cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteBeen to Silverton with my bff. It's such gorgeous country over there.
ReplyDeleteSays the lady from the State that has super gorgeous national parks.
DeleteThere's a great train museum near Chicago. It has old steam locomotives that have been lovingly restored by volunteers. No mountain scenery, though.
ReplyDeleteNot sure how I ever missed hearing about it. My father-in-law and his father worked for the railroad in Chicago.
DeleteThat's one beautiful stream engine!
ReplyDeleteThat is a brilliant yellow with the green but I do miss the other colours. The town looks like something from Switzerland
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