What a wonderful day wandering in the mountains, visiting the ghost town St Elmo, bathing in the hot springs and then a lovely night in a log cabin.

Del, Peter, Kea and Hannah. Just wonderful hosts. Del just loved her hair. Apologies.

Del and Pete live in this beautiful old home, built in 1885. They have a full history of the place, which includes restorations and details of the original owners. Emma, the first occupant died while living here, and is still a friendly inhabitant, (ghost) so they say, though we haven't met her yet. Daughters, Kea and Hannah, (22 & 19) are still around, though Kea lives across town in another house. Today is wandering around Manitou, shopping at Colorado Spri...

Sitting on the steps outside of the Hokanson home, looking across the valley. Magnificent view, clear summers day in the mountains.

4th of July gathering at the Hokansons. Hot dogs and beer. Big flags and hot weather today, fire works and explosions. Picture not the best... tried to get the big flag hanging inside, but got mostly door... my eyesight failing.