Sep 21 2017 - Durango,CO to Chama,NM

Next morning after breakfast we again wait like kids for the "up" train to pass through. We will never grow up.

Then we zoom into town to take a look around

 Yes - we bought Chocolate Croissants to go with our coffee.  Needed a mortgage to pay for them but what the heck - We're on vacation!

Its only a short drive to Chama so not many photos - lucky you!

And when we get there what do we find? - More trains!

After dropping off our house at the campground, we took a spin up the road that follows the first part of the rail line.  Stunning views.   That would be a great rail trip - but it takes all day and we dont have a spare day.  We'll come back one day.

Back at the campground, we go exploring and find the railroad - This should be fun tomorrow when the train comes through.

Sep 20 2017 - P2 Silverton to Durango

After lunch the town quickly empties out again as soon as the train leaves.

But its a lovely day to walk off lunch

Climbing out of the valley you get a nice view of the town - and its railroad turnaround tracks
We were fortunate that the road works stopped us right here - what a great view.

One of the official lookouts at the top....

Down in the valley we head for our campground for the night. Guess what comes right through 4 times a day?

Like a bunch of kids - we eagerly await the train - adult beverages in hand......

Sep 20 2017 - P1 Ouray to Silverton

We start the day off with a stroll around town.  So many nice buildings to look at it hard to pull ourselves away.   See if you can spot the courthouse used in the film "True Grit"

Then up the hill we chug.  It a beautiful drive, and the trees we just starting to turn so that made it even better. I'll shut up now so you can enjoy the view