"It is almost impossible to watch a sunset and not dream" - Bern Williams
Today is Sunday March 21, 2010. I will drive to the Montrose airport to drop Tanya off after her visit to Telluride.
Montrose is about 65 miles from Telluride. A majority of this down valley drive is winding roads and amazing views (including Ralph Lauren's ranch - see Day 38 write up) as the elevation drops from 8,75o ft. in Telluride to 5,806 ft. in Montrose. Montrose is about 7 times larger than Tellurides population of 2,200. Most of Telluride's population will do the 65 mile drive to Montrose in order to shop and save. It's a heck of a round trip drive, but groceries bought in Montrose, for instance, will save you one third what you would pay for the same groceries in Telluride. Montrose also has the commercial stores such as Wal-Mart, Target and Starkbucks. If you recall from a previous post, part of the quaintness of Telluride is that it does not have any chain restaurants or shops. While this gives Telluride its character it is still nice once or twice a month to go walk around a Target, Sports Authority or in a larger supermarket that has more options. It all comes down to options and bargains when you are shopping.
Today's picture of the day is a great one. It was taken last night. One of the most powerful images in our world....a sunset. If you cannot see it (click on it to enlarge) there are two gondolas in the picture as well. This sun sets over the San Juan mountain range in the Rockies. The view/shot is from the station that is the highest point of the Gondola. The direction is off to the Southwest of Telluride's town center.
I remember seeing sunsets while driving out to Colorado with Colm (Kennedy). I also remember seeing many sunsets along the coasts of Maine and Massachusetts. Pacific sunsets in Oregon, California and Puerto Vallarta are memorable. All are amazing and today's quote says it best. I think we can all agree that watching a sunset is somewhat personal. Even in a group, people may say things to the effect of "it is beautiful", but in each person's own mind they dream. It is one of the few moments in a busy life where you feel a sense of escape. You can think of nothing, but dream of everything. The sun sets everyday, but when the weather cooperates and you catch the right one, the seconds from mother nature are like no other.
Goodbye to Tanya, good night from Telluride and wherever you view your next sunset, I hope it allows you to escape and dream away any worries you have.
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