Back from Oregon - Barbara's visit

Even if we had only got as far as Wyoming by mid June on phase 3 of our transam, we'd have been back to greet Barbara on her long planned 2nd visit to Aspen. In fact we got to Astoria, OR exactly on the planned date and  had a week to prepare for the big event.  Red carpet laid out for the historic visit !

Barbara got the better of me this year in a close 3 match series

People in Colorado don't normally go into the parking lot to get sun, but Barbara was going to get it anyway she could.

Now this is more like it. At 8am, and this for 30 mins, became the daily routine.

Top of Elk Camp and views to the Maroon Bells.

First time on a chair lift - ever!

The intrepid pair after lesson on how to use poles

Top of an arduous hike up Hunter Creek. Huge achievement.

Ditto

July 4th parade

An evening with Gracie

Outside the Wheeler for the Sat morning Opera Scenes masterclass

A highlight of each day - cocktail hour on the deck