This afternoon we arrived at the first destination of our trip – Colorado Springs. This weekend our grand niece, Megan, is getting married and Jean’s sister, Pat, is celebrating her birthday! Therefore we are in town to party. Tonight we had a comfy dinner with the family. Tomorrow guests begin arriving from far and wide.
Our drive today crossed Wyoming on I-80 to Laramie. Most travelers go to Cheyenne before turning south to Denver, but we prefer a two lane highway from Laramie to Fort Collins. It cuts off about 60 miles and is beautiful. We stopped for lunch in a churchyard next to this little church in the mountains. Some of the graves in the cemetery dated from the 1880’s when the church was founded. What a lovely place to take a break!
The church’s only heat seems to be a big pot belly stove in the middle of the room. There are a few rows of pews. Lighting seems to be from the windows only. They also maintain a very nice modern outhouse for visitors. What a treasure to find!
Tomorrow I need to get in some intense ukulele practice and will break out my art materials.
Paul
Travels With Picasso 
Ok, I almost follow you because I have travelled I-80 several times, last with Elli on our initial move to Seattle. I remember it as a long but beautiful road. Since you seem to have veered south (am I wrong?) to go partying with a hint of spiritualism as well if I judge by y our pictures and comments, I am expecting indeed more visual aids (pixes, art work, etc) as you have entered a territory that I have not yet explored.
Continue enjoying and making cool lunch stops.
what a sweet place to take a break!