Jul 20, 2008

Day 0: Drive to Fort Lewis College


July 20, 2008

I woke up early which I did not really plan. It worked out well because I finished packing and went for an hour of running. I no longer have to worry about skipping a workout. I left home after giving my dog a treat in her Kong. She did not even say good bye.

Traffic on the road was light. There were few rainy spots along the way to Flagstaff. I did not fuel up in Flagstaff and soon I regretted. I thought there would not be a place to fuel up before I ran out, but I still found a place to fuel up way before I ran out. Thank goodness.

I pretty much drove straight through Arizona. I thought there are places I need to come back and see. I don't mean Four Corners. It is a lousy landmark that deserves one viewing at best, which I already partook.

I stopped at Cortez, CO for a late lunch before arriving at Durango. Finding where my housing is once I got in Fort Lewis College was a nightmare. I got lost a couple of times. I did not know where the registration was. After a brief complication, I got settled in. Check out the beautiful location. Taking care of a worse than normal headache. I guess something to do with high altitude. I spoke with Kelly. She just moved to Farmington, NM, which is very close to where I am. Hopefully I can spent a little time with her while I am here this week. I am looking forward to this week. Did I mention it is cold and raining right now? YEAH!

3 comments:

Gina said...

Lucky you. Pam and I stayed in Durango when we did our road trip to Jackson Hole in our rented mustang convertible. It is gorgeous. If you see a road side fruit stand, STOP. The best stuff in the world. They have buffalo jerky too and weird stuff like that. You'd like it. Enjoy Durango.

all in a day said...

coool. have fun and hope you'll gain them skillz to become a brew"master".

Mark and Sinziana said...

I am so glad you talked to Kelly. Please, send her a hug and tell her I never got her email!