You Could Drive a Person Crazy

Inspired by my friend Meg's recent commute-in-pictures post, I thought I would show you guys the excitement that is the drive to Colorado for me:

By the way, my east coast friends, these are mountains!



Entering the canyon.









Sunny skies, dry roads, red rocks, green trees, and white snow - it's a great day to drive!







Just past the summit, starting one of the long, straight stretches.






More long straightness.











Following the railroad tracks (which I memorably tried out last summer)






"Welcome to Colorful Colorado!"








Entering the grand valley.








The exciting town of Fruita!







A glimpse of the river, and a "Deer Crossing" sign that should be heeded (as my sorority friends and I can well attest, right Emily?)







A bit of the monument, close to my parents' home.