The pages of history are boring in real time

Staying inside feels harder now that we have done it for a few days. Russ and I did drive up to Durango, CO to run some errands for Russ' dad. The most important item for being stuck at home... liquor! We also got take out from our favorite restaurant in Durango, the Kachina Kitchen.

Provisions.

Russ waits for take out. It's the only thing allowed here now.

I've been enjoying the sunrises here. They usually have some great color. We've mostly stayed in and rested, but we've been trying to get out for a daily walk. Yesterday we walked around the property. My shoes got so muddy that I had to keep them outside.

Computers keep Russ going.

The property during a short thunderstorm. They really need the rain here.

Sunrise from the R-Pod back window.

Today Russ and I drove to Riverside Park to walk. There is a paved trail along the Animas River that turns into a proper dirt trail. Under the bridges into town, there were several murals that I found really fun. I especially liked the graffiti that said "Before I die I want to..." Hopefully, I don't have to decide soon.

Russ at the Animus River.

Paved trail.

Pottery catalog by location.

Petroglyph samples by state.

Before I die...

We stopped at the Durango Joe's drive through for some whole bean coffee. The tip jar was fun. We used up our coffee supply on the way south. We typically try to buy beans at the local roasters. It's probably better for us than our sampling of the local beers!

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Save a cow, tip a barista.

I feel like we are living in the pages of history book, but the story isn't as exciting as those that I read about pandemics of the past. It is more about waiting, looking for more information, and waiting some more. It's easy to read about something that unfolds over a year's time in just a few hours, but living the reality of it will take the full year. I'm thinking about all our friends and family and hoping you are safe and healthy.