Home on the range... yes, to our utter amazement, the deer and the antelope DO still play on the Colorado range and in great abundance. Today, as we drove the four hours to Denver from Alamosa, we passed through many small American towns. they are SO, SO like they appear on TV shows or western movies.
We stopped half-way to visit Pat and heather's daughter Jamie and her family. They live in a very small tow called Buena Vista, and it is indeed a "good view" of the amazing Rockies, with 6 mountains higher than 14,000 feet in sight from their back deck. Grazing in the streets and chomping on hedges, lawns and trees are the free-ranging deer and antelope. Yesterday we saw Elk, but didn't manage a snap.
The view while driving is spectacular and one can almost anticipate seeing a brown or black bear on the hills any moment. Unfortunately we didn't, but they are also abundant. I could breathe this clear, cool mountain air forever. I wish I could bottle it.
And so, down the hillside and into Denver - big city!! We stay overnight and then to Paris, France where they report the temperature at 22oC max. Brrrr.
We will miss Patrick and Heather and our farewell at the hotel today was emotional. we have so much enjoyed each other's company and we are amazed at how similar our spiritual journal and aspirations are. We have been encouraged by one another and our friendship is deeper than ever. They promise to visit Brisbane, but we'll see..... Last night we had a great leaders meeting at their home and the Lord's presence was heavy and strong while I shared. we prayed for them all and for Pat and Heather. Everyone wept.
Next report from Paris. Au revoir
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