Tuesday May 1st we hit the road again heading for Colorado to attend our niece Elizabeth's graduation from college. It has been a couple of months since we were on the road and Bev and I really had "hitch itch". We were also looking forward to getting away from the cold Connecticut weather.

There are two options for heading to Denver, the northern route I-80 or the central route I-70. I-80 is 33 miles shorter but the tolls are wicked so we opted for I-70. It only cost us $4.25 for tolls in Kansas which was a whole lot better than what we would have paid heading out I-80.

It was a great trip out and only took us 5 days and 4 nights. I don't like to cover so many miles in such a short time but I was in the traveling mood so we pounded the highways. The weather was great and most of the trip was in the 80's with warm comfortable nights for sleeping. As for sleeping it didn't cost us a thing because the first 2 nights we spent at Flying J Travel Plazas. I have their loyalty card so we get 2 cents off per gallon and they have great RV parking spaces. They also have a Denny's restaurant on site for our evening meals. What more can you ask for, a break on gas, free parking for the night, and a place to eat. Life doesn't get any better than this. (By the way the price of gas was a lot cheaper as soon as we left Connecticut.)

The next 2 nights we spent at Walmart because there was no Flying J when we were ready to stop. Walmart is a great place to spend the night. It's quiet, has security cameras, restaurants in the area, and there are always other campers to keep you company. Walmart is great for RVers because the majority of stores let you spend the night and it's convenient to pick up the supplies you need. (We always spend money with them getting our supplies.) Proper protocol dictates that you check with the store manager, park where they suggest, and keep a low profile. It should not be treated as a campground, dropping leveling jacks, running out awnings, and setting up grills & lawn chairs.

Saturday May 5th (Bev's 70th Birthday - happy birthday Bev) we arrived at our destination the Colorado Heights Resort, Monument , CO where we will be for the next two weeks. We usually park at Cherry Creek State Park in Aurora near Pam and Kent's house but we are cheap and didn't want to spend the money. Colorado Heights Resort is part of the ROD campgrounds where we camp for free. (Free is good, although we do have to pay annual dues but it still costs a whole lot less.)

The site is small but it is a great level wooded campsite with full hookups. It was a bit of a job getting a signal but I finally got our Direct TV antenna pointed through the trees. Most of us full time and long time RVers need our TV.

Our Campsite Colorado Heights, Monument, CO

The last couple of days we have been visiting with Bev's sister Pam, her husband Kent, and of course Elizabeth whose graduation we came to attend. It's a 40 minute ride from our campground to their house but it is still cheaper than camping at Cherry Creek. Kent took us all out to supper at BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse for Bev's birthday. The food and beer was great, thank you very much Kent it was an enjoyable evening. Pam and Kent are great hosts and we really enjoy visiting them.

Yesterday we had supper at Pam's house and Kent was outstanding, he supplied me with Stella Artois beer which is my favorite. Pam your supper was great but Kent was the star supplying the beer.

Our trip was nice and warm in the 80's but as you know the weather is random and will eventually change. Well did it change! The temperature dropped like a rock! Last night it was down below freezing and today, Monday, we are sitting in the camper watching it SNOW. The snow is not sticking because the ground is warm but it is still SNOW! I disconnected the water hose and will use the on-board water tank until the temperature gets warm again. (No sense in letting our water hose freeze solid.) Well it is only May and we are in Colorado so I guess we should expect it.

Tomorrow we will be picking up our daughter Holly and friend Kevin at the Airport and of course hanging out at Pam and Kent's house. We have two graduations to attend Thursday is Elizabeth's Music School graduation and Friday is her College graduation.

While we are in the area we also plan on seeing the sights before we move to our next location someplace north. Our plans are always set in Jello.