Don and Roxanne visit

 We just had the most amazing week with our friends Don and Roxanne. They were first time visitors so we made sure we showed them everything. I'm pretty sure they went home and needed to rest. 

Killer hill from Mark's football days. Running 75yds wind sprints!

We jumped right in and started the whirlwind tour. Highlights included driving to Cumberland Pass, Taylor Reservoir, Paradise Cafe for breakfast, the CB farmer's market, dinner at Elk Prime for Father's Day, stopping by our alma mater Western Colorado University, visiting Gunnison's famous Traders Rendezvous (where purchases were made including cowhides and things) and the live concert series in Crested Butte on the lawn. And that was just the first few days!

on the way up to the summit before it got really cold

at the top with 50mph winds!

ended the jeep trip in Silverton - great lunch and shopping

And then there was the Alpine Loop jeep trip. Engineer Pass to be specific. It was amazing as always. I've never been this early with that much SNOW. The pass had only been opened the week before. Definitely required Mark's excellent jeep driving skills.

Last days spent CB shopping, eating (Camp 4 coffee, Two Twelve, Dogwood cocktails, and of course Secret Stash), and a last night at home including our neighbors and good friends for Mark's elk meatballs. What a wonderful week it was.

There were many animal sightings and gorgeous flowers all along the way too. I think Don and Roxanne are wild animal whisperers. Way too many photos for one post - see my previous post from yesterday for those.