On the way to Durango, we stopped off at some hot springs for a dip.
It's amazing to be in a naturally hot pool! It's like a bath.
We stopped off at a hotel in Montrose for the night. The place where I saw this sign...
...and we all tried Bull's Testicles at dinner. Yep...
As soon as we arrived in Durango we went straight to the
White Water Rafting we had booked.
Oh boy, I was not a fan!
I might of been if it weren't for the torrential rain, pea sized hail, thunder and lightning.
There were many tears. My little brother, Dad, the other family with us and myself all had to get off half way round. My step-mum and brother carried on though. Mentalists.
This was mainly shaded by trees but gives you an idea of what the hail was like.
They said in all of the years they had been doing it, it had never been that bad!
I got over the dramatic experience by watching One Directions 'Best Song Ever' video with Ethan & dad even bought me a tea from Starbucks and brought it back to the hotel. This equals a happy gee and so did the incredible Hawaiian pizza I had for dinner. I lost the photo of it, but I can picture it now. Melty cheese and soft doughy goodness.
Luckily the sun shone the next day and we hopped onto a Steam train to Silverton. The ride through the mountains was so beautiful.
We arrived (at the same time as an angry rain cloud) and it turns out there's nothing in Silverton!
We sheltered from the rain and found the nearest restaurant for lunch
Josh, being Josh, decided to order the Fiery Hot Buffalo Wings despite being warned they were extremely hot... He couldn't even eat it and we didn't let him live it down! (It's all meant with love though of course!)
We purchased the yummiest fudge, my picks being salted caramel and chocolate then headed back to the hotel.
Next Up: Four Corners & Monument Valley!
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We arrived in Colorado after a super early flight from San Diego.
We were staying with some friends of my Dad & Step-mum.
Even the drive to thier house was mesmerising. The air is so clear up in the mountains and the skies seem like the go on forever. The only way we could describe it was 'big skies'. They just surrounded you and felt like they went on forever in every direction, something you rarely feel at home in London or Brighton!
After chatting and exploring their beautiful house, we all bundled in to the cars and headed out for some lunch.
Full of Tapas we did a spot of shopping, stopping for ice creams on the way!
That night we visited Red Rocks. The most incredible live music venue I've ever seen. We went to see Brit Floyd (A very popular Pink Floyd tribute band) but I wasn't really going for the music, more so for the atmosphere and experience.
Just look at that storm looming in the distance. We watched the lighting strike over Denver, then heard the distant rumbles of thunder. Quite incredible to see.
The next day I took myself off to the shops again. I had 4 adults and 4 kids with me last time, so it wasn't the time for dedicated shopping.
As soon as I saw the half price sale in Steve Madden, I knew I had to make a purchase!
My Steve Madden 'Dynemite' Heels are my absolute favourites, so comfy and they make your legs go on for days. These wedges were $100, reduced to $50 which makes them about £35. Absolute bargain.
One year later I can officially tell you these are the comfiest heels I own and I'm now a wedges convert!
After shopping we met at the river, to cool off! (& 'cool' it was.. believe me!)
Day Three and we made out way to a County Fair! We screamed on ride after ride and feasted on crushed ice. It's just ice and syrup, but I'mma fan!
This was tempting but thought I'd try and keep my dignity and just watch.
Josh was pretty great at standing in it!
We booked tickets for the rodeo that night, yeeeee-hah! So glad I experience that on my trip. It's crazy!
Caught this gorgeous sunset on the way there.
Everyone went on a hike, but I'm not really the hiking type (although looking back I should of gone) but I spent the day sunbathing... until a huge thunder storm suddenly appeared. It came out of absolutely no where.
Alone in a house I didn't know, doors were slamming because of wind, thunder and lighting striking and rumbling... I have to admit it was slightly scary but I took the opportunity to do some song-writing then watch a bit of Pretty Little Liars.
I did manage to snap some photos of the hummingbirds, which is not an easy task!
The next day we head off to the Denver Botanical Gardens, which was beautiful! I took hundreds of photos, but I've picked a select few.
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We got a little bored at one part, so decided silly selfies were in order.
Next Up: Durango!
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