It's been a while since I last wrote, but I've been kept busy with several visitors. I was so happy to see everyone, especially so near my birthday. Jamie and Lottie came in two weekends ago to begin their simultaneous spring break. It was one of those weekends where we skied on Saturday (often w/o hats, coats, and gloves due to heat) and then took a long beautiful drive to Canyonlands National Park with the top down in the convertable on Sunday. They were able to hang out with me, as well as my other friends here in Telluride and then see some of the great wild west.

A few days later Barb and Mark, as well as my parents came in. The weather had turned slightly cooler and much wetter, but the family still seemed to enjoy the scenery and skiing. Thanks to my forgetfulness (which we've been blaming on the altitude) I don't currently have any pictures of my parents on the slopes. However, I expect to receive some from the lovely Aunt Barb and will post them as soon as I can.

Another Scenic Drive

Instead of a typical Saturday (skiing, apres ski apetizers and drinks, etc.), we felt like getting out of town. So we got up yesterday and took a round about way to Grand Junction for some shopping. The views were gorgeous!

(all pictures from my last two weekend trips are up on the Hasty homepage for family to view if they so wish)

The Million Dollar Highway

After a Saturday filled with skiing and relaxing with our fellow teachers, Jeremy and I decided to take a drive this bright and beautiful Sunday. We hopped in the car at a reasonable hour and headed south to visit Mesa Verde once again. There was quite a crowd for the free guided tour of Spruce House, but since it's one of the only ruins open this time of year, I guess that makes sense. After a little exploring in the sun and fresh air, we continued on down the highway through Durango, Silverton, and Ouray, making a complete loop of the gorgeous Million Dollar Highway. The roads were clear, except for a few spots where minor avalanches had yet to be cleaned up, and the mountains were snow capped and magnificent in the brilliantly blue sky. The drive up and over Red Mountain Pass was breathtaking but slow as we made our way up and down the mountains via switchbacks at 15-25 mph. It brought back memories of a family trip through the same area in which Jen turned an odd shade of green due to car sickness and Dramamine, which apparently contains lactose.