The Eagle screamed to be let out. We let him fly us north on I 25 through Raton Pass to explore a bit of the Colorado wilderness.
We circled around Trinidad then followed the Legends Scenic Byway (Rt 12) west toward the snow capped Spanish Peaks
with the north fork of the Purgatoire River for company.
Onward we flew enjoying the beautiful scenery, the winding roads bringing us ever closer to the mountains.
We passed Monument Lake
jig-jogged around North Lake
then soared upward
gaining altitude
until we topped out at Cuchara Pass.
Down we we went, gently gliding around graceful curves
lower and lower
until we leveled out in this beautiful valley,
floating along enjoying wonderful rock formations.
Leaving the Spanish Peaks behind we flew east on SR 160
to Walsenburg where we stopped to feed ourselves while the Eagle rested.
Outside Walsenburg we flew straight south on I 25, looking for but not finding any pronghorns.
On the southern edge of Trinidad we stopped to feed the Eagle
and enjoy one last view of the Spanish Peaks.
Gliding once more through Raton Pass, New Mexico again welcomed us
and we were back in Raton.
The Eagle settled back into his cage, content once again.
Louise and Duane
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