Steamin along in the Colorado Rockies

John and I both thought we could live in Durango. Nestled in the mountains with hiking and biking trails galore, the Animas River roaring through town offering whitewater rafting and watering holes like the Diamond Belle Saloon.....the town had a lot going for it.  

Enjoying a cooling ale at the Diamond Belle Saloon

We settled into our campsite and were kept busy running down to the rail tracks to watch and wave as each steam train came by. It really made me happy watching them rumbling by. I had a wonderful memory of growing up in our railway town.



Steam Train making it's way through our campground

Next morning we were sitting in a carriage enjoying the Animas River and canyon scenery as we swayed from side to side on our train ride up to Silverton.

Preparing to leave

Following the Animas River

Enjoying the day

Silverton