Contessa on the road: Durango-Silverton Train October 4,2011

WET... RAIN...WET.... Our trip on the Durango-Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad was WET, but I think we all had a heck of a good time anyway. Sometimes we just have to go with the flow. The trip up to Silverton is three and a half hours. It was barely sprinkling then so hope we all got some good pictures. It was pretty scary in parts, would go over huge deep canyons and all you see is straight down. The scenery on this train trip is outstanding. The colors are changing and the river is awesome. We saw where they had a slide a while back; sure glad there was no train going through at that time. The conductor said it was one of the largest they ever had.

When we got off the train in Silverton is was pouring rain, the streets were flooded and people were just running to get inside restaurants or shops. We had two recommendations from Susie; one was Brown Bear and the other Handlebars. I was looking for Handlebars when Brown Bear came it site so Ed and I, George and Bev dived in there. With all the people we lost the rest of our group and they did find Handlebars. Sort of wish we did also as they all raved about the place. Brown Bear was good also but they had so many different choices. Something to visit next time.... and I know Ed and I will be back to this area again.

We had an option to take the bus back from Silverton but we all chose the round trip on the train. They told us we could see if there was room on the bus for the return trip but none of us inquired. We were in an inside car and coming back down on the train there is more to see on the opposite side. There were open cars as well and those folks had to be freezing and so wet. Conductor told them there was room inside but few came in. One gal we talked to was a Brit and she said she was just used to it.

When we got back to Durango, Susie called and wanted to know if we were all fine as they have not had this kind of rain in a very long time. Needless to say we did not have Happy Hour tonight. Big thanks to Sue and Gail for taking care of all the pooches. Hope you two had some good retail therapy as well...

I am hoping to get the pictures edited tonight but will not be able to post as I did last night because it is just to dang wet out there by the laundry rooms where I worked last night. I hope to get some pictures from some of the others in our group and will get as many on as I can. So check back often.

Once we get to the Balloon Fest, I may be able to post text from the Ipad but not pictures. From what we are hearing, it is a raining mess down there also. We will have a nasty driving day and hope the rains let up by the time we get there....

Until next time.....