Note: delays due to further issues with Typepad's ability to upload photos. I have a new goal: this summer when Mari is here to hold my hand I will migrate this blog to a platform I can manage myself.
Day 3: started with crab cakes eggs Benedict, of course, then headed to the downtown Estes Park Visitor Center area to grab a few geocaches. A walk around Estes Lake reminded me of my trips here in the 70's and 80's.
Our afternoon adventure was a drive on the white knuckle one way single lane Trail Ridge Road, complete with many hairpin turns and steep dropoffs, only accessible during the summer. Our destination was the Alpine Visitor Center. The views were spectacular ascending, at the top. and driving down to complete the circle. 
Given the long day this was the night for our dinner out. I can highly recommend Sweet Basilico Cafe, but make a reservation or expect a good wait. We had the good wait.
Day 4: What did I have for breakfast? As we would say in 7th grade: I'll give you three guesses, the first two don't count. Crab cakes eggs bennie of course, not wanting to deviate from that 90% statistic cited in my previous post.
We started with a walk around Sprague Lake as we couldn't find a space in the park and ride, intending to bus to the parking lot for a hike to Alberta Falls. There were many beautiful spots that will turn into future paintings.
We drove directly to the trail parking lot and successfully found a spot. The trail to the falls was a breeze as compared to our Day 2 adventure.
Our last stop was the YMCA Camp so I could do some geocaching. I inadvertently chose the long route to the cache, but the views from the outdoor chapel were outstanding.
Back at the condo we grilled steak for dinner and packed for the journey home in the morning.
Life's a Stitch 
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