Comments on: Day 2 – Great Sand Dunes National Park // Colorado 2022

By: Pam C

Pam C — Thu, 07 Jul 2022 04:31:01 +0000

Loved your adventures today. When my sisters and I visited the Great Sand Dunes National Park several years ago, not only was it 104 sweltering degrees outside, but they had just had a fire sweep through half the dunes which were charred black. Some of the road signs were burnt in the fire as well. Sand dunes out in the middle of the mountains were the strangest thing I had ever seen and the burned areas, just added to the oddity. We didn't do a big climb (one of my sisters had just had her 2nd knee replacement and wasn't ready for the unsteadiness of the sand); however, while they waited in the air conditioned vehicle, I did climb a small dune. It took me about 30 mins to climb and descend, during which I drank multiple bottles of water, completely soaked my clothes with sweat, and even with socks and shoes on, the sand was so hot it burnt my ankles. All the while, I imagined how difficult traveling in expansive desserts would be and realized how water was such a necessary commodity. Swirling through my head were thoughts of trekking something like the Gobi Dessert without water, seeing and stumbling to an oasis, only to realize it was all a mirage. I'm pretty sure I had some heat exhaustion, but, all-in-all, I was still glad I made the climb. I loved your pictures and descriptions. I wouldn't want to see me descend that dune you climbed as fast as you two did...it wouldn't have turned out well Enjoy and keep the adventures and gorgeous photos/videos coming

By: Janice Williams

Janice Williams — Thu, 07 Jul 2022 00:22:58 +0000

Thank you for sharing your trip. The photos and narrative are super.

By: Edgar Starnes

Edgar Starnes — Wed, 06 Jul 2022 19:54:15 +0000

Marilyn, Mary Catherine and I visited the sand dunes and had a fun time. Finding sand dunes at the foot of the rocky mountains is so out of character. I kept looking for the ocean. People were renting sleds and sliding down the hills the same way we would slide on snow.

By: STEVE AND LYNNE WORKMAN

STEVE AND LYNNE WORKMAN — Wed, 06 Jul 2022 19:10:12 +0000

WOW, NOW THAT IS A FULL DAY!!! SO MUCH FUN SEEING AND HEARING “THE WONDER-FULL MEMORIES YOU GUYS ARE MAKING TOGETHER AND WE ALL SAY “THANK YOU” FOR SHARING THOSE AWESOME PICS AND YOUR STEP BY STEP ((LITERALLY) ADVENTURES…LAUGHED HEARTILY A FEW TIMES OVER YOUR WORDING!!! AWARD WINNING PICTURES, MADE US FEEL LIKE WE WERE THERE “ALMOST”! THE BURGERS AND FRIES MADE MY STOMACH DO A BACK FLIP! CAN ONLY IMAGINE HOW YOU BOTH WERE “GOD TIRED” FROM THE AWE OF GOD’S BEAUTY OF THE DUNES AND THE SUNSET AND “ALL OF IT REALLY”!!! WAS SUCH A BLESSING TO READ AND BE EDUCATED TOO! I VOTE FOR THAT BURGER PLACE IN HICKORY, NC TOO!!! *THE PASTRY PLACE WOULD BE A DANGEROUS PLACE TO VISIT!

By: Elaine McGee

Elaine McGee — Wed, 06 Jul 2022 17:44:34 +0000

Everything was so interesting!
I ALWAYS love the waterfalls. They are beautiful!!
The sand dunes reminded me of Jockey’s Ridge! The story about the dunes was so interesting!
I am not able to travel like I did years ago, so I really enjoy “traveling with you and Faith”!

By: Amy C

Amy C — Wed, 06 Jul 2022 16:29:21 +0000

The sand dunes look like they should be in a foreign country! Uniquely beautiful!
The In-N-Out burgers look scrumptious!!
I’m very, very glad you didn’t share pictures from a Gator Farm!!!!!