Snowy Drive To Silverton

Mom and I had a very nice drive up to Silverton this morning/afternoon.  We marveled at the bright fall colors but what was really cool was all of the snow.  I had no idea that there would be so much snow this early in the season but apparently this is normal.  We even got to drive in a light sprinkling of snow which was very exciting.  Eleanor had some trouble keeping up to speed on the steep grades but we made it and 3rd gear did wonders for the trip back.

 Just past Purgatory

Mom and I acting like giddy tourists

Ah, fresh snow under my boots...

 Mom posing by the toilets

It looked just like a Christmas card.

Sitting on the coldest rock in Colorado at Big Molus.

We had a great time walking the main drag in Silverton and we had a yummy lunch at the Avalanche Cafe before heading back home.  We are now both pleasantly exhausted and about to make oatmeal cookies for Papa Tony.  Wish yall (D and Na) were here with us to enjoy the colors, views, eats, and cold.

Love yall!!!

-Kate