"TRIP THROUGH THE USA, STARTING IN COLORADO." Colorado by dutch_anna

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In May and June 1998 we travelled through a part of the USA. We had a rented RV that we collected at Denver Airport, after a long flight from Amsterdam, with a change at Washington D.C. It was my first visit to the States and I remember how exciting and new it all was.

Especially the words in big letters somewhere in the airport, in Washington I think, that said: "We, the people of the United States of America welcome you" What a great feeling, when so many millions of people say "hello" to you! And that feeling stayed during the whole trip. For we have met many friendly Americans.
As Colorado was the beginning and the end of our journey I'll start here. And now and then I'll ask you to follow me to another of the 7 states we visited. Don't ask me which state was the most beautiful one. They all had their own face, very different from each other.

About some of my impressions of the USA I wrote on my USA page.

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Blue Mesa Reservoir

'Twas in the Early Days

In the days when Colorado
Was like a growing child,
Fair and strong in hope and promise,
On brave men she often smiled,
Who came to seek their fortunes
In the mines, and diverse ways,
When adventure was in flower
To them "'Twas in the early days."

Denver was young and rugged;
Leadville from a tiny seed
Had grown to fair dimensions,
And there was no night in Creed.
Men had faith in all around them,
Every morning brightest rays,
Like a lighthouse near the harbor,
Beamed with hope "In early days."

But their stories of adventures,
When hearts with hope were light,
Are receding in the distance,
And will soon bee out of sight.
But the children of the pioneers
Will recognize the phrase,
Often heard in tales and story.
"'Twas in the early days."

Susie Kerin (1870-1952)

Rocky Mountains National Park.

Elk, ewe.

Last visit to Colorado: May 1998
Intro Updated Aug 19, 2003
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Colorado is so beautiful and has so much to offer. Every tourist can find what he/she likes. Mountains, forests, lakes,... more travel advice

Rocky Mountains N.P. Things to Do (5)

We stayed just outside the west entrance of the park, on the campground Elk Creek, outside Grand Lake. Its a pity that... more travel advice

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From Denver to the south, Rte 25 to Colorado Springs and then Rte 24 to the west. Florissant Fossil Beds, where you can... more travel advice

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Comments (32)

RUTHWR Jul 30, 2004 at 9:19 PM Report Abuse

Pages very well done! Thanks so much.
was_the_beav May 16, 2004 at 4:33 AM Report Abuse

That RV interior looks alot like my last apartment! I was glad to learn you weren't closing your eyes while gripping the steering wheel. :-) Very lovely page, Anna.
kazander Mar 22, 2004 at 7:04 AM Report Abuse

Sounds like you had a wonderful time. The pictures are beautiful I hope to visit one day. Amy
freya_heaven Mar 8, 2004 at 8:59 AM Report Abuse

What a wonderful trip you had, lovely photos & Travelogues.
tini58de Jul 29, 2002 at 2:31 PM Report Abuse

great page and travellogues!!!
Hosell May 20, 2002 at 12:47 PM Report Abuse

You had a GREAT tour in the US!!!
margaretvn May 19, 2002 at 10:16 AM Report Abuse

wonderful page
JudyinPA Apr 29, 2002 at 6:34 AM Report Abuse

Wonderful page. I hope the fires didn`t ruin the dwellings a
traveldave Mar 10, 2002 at 7:59 AM Report Abuse

I used to live in Denver & loved seeing the pictures.
rebibi Feb 10, 2002 at 7:13 AM Report Abuse

excellent page, can`t wait to be there!