Our timing was great. We had a choice of indoor or outdoor seating – we chose to sit indoors figuring we would be outdoors most of the afternoon. By the time we ordered coffee and breakfast, all of the tables – inside and out – were taken. Since we are coming up on our return trip, we talked about what we wanted and needed to do today and tomorrow. When we finished eating, we made a brief stop to gas the bikes and headed toward Doc's Hawg Shop Service and Repair to get some oil – and what ever else we happened to find.
No sooner did we get out onto US Hwy 160 heading toward Pagosa Springs, then it started to rain. By the time we got three-and-a-half miles up the road, the raindrops were seriously coming down. Time to pull out of the backed-up traffic and find someplace to don the rain gear. Luckily, we found a place that had an overhang we could dress and wait under while the worst of the storm passed.
When the rain slowed – we could see that it wasn't going to stop for a while – we headed back to the highway and the condo. What we could see of the valley was pretty socked in. No sense in getting more drenched or cold than we already were.
One interesting effect of the rain is that the geese that had been pervasive at the seventh hole were gone. They had been replaced by a brace of ducks. At one point I saw at least 15 of the little guys out on the green. These three were hanging out on the rough. The one in the back had a hurt leg. (We saw a limping goose the other day, too.)
So, instead of spending the day browsing the Arts & Crafts Fair, we relaxed at the condo and watched Shark Week, slept, grazed, and were generally lazy – you know, typical rainy day stuff. And preparing for our trip home. And hoping that the weather improves in the next two days. All in all, it was a relaxing and lazy day.
Rain, rain, go away, come again another day...
ReplyDeleteIt was much better today, Harl. Just had to dodge a few drops, but not much. Hopefully tomorrow is even better than today.
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