Denver

While setting up camp in the Black Hills I called Sonny to confirm that he could still meet me in the Tetons, the drive was a bit too much to ask... especially considering I'm the one who is unemployed.  Instead I drove a few hours out of the way into Denver. Talk about some stressful traffic.  Denver is quite possibly the largest city I have ever visited, and most certainly the largest city I have ever had the displeasure of driving in.  I arrived at Santino's casa, its quite the crib. Zeus and Bandit were very excited to see me.  Sonny took me to get some empanadas and we checked out downtown afterwards.  Woke up the next morning and cruised to a pretty cool coffee shop, then headed north and west into the mountains!  Went to check out Red Rock, would love to see a concert there one day.  Then headed a little farther west and had an epic hike, was weird experiencing such a high altitude for the first time; glad to have had the first exposure with a hiking partner.  After cresting Lion's Head we made our way back to the city.  Had an absolute blast in Denver and it was so good to see Sonny.  Been far too long since we were in touch and I'm forever grateful that this road trip has acted as the impetus to reacquaint with so many friends.