San Juan Balloon Ride

We left Ouray yesterday and drove to Telluride.  On the way, we stopped for a hot air balloon ride.  It was so cool.

The balloon is filled with cold air first.  Then the air is heated and the balloon stands up.

Ouray Alchemist Museum

We spent the morning at the Ouray Alchemist Museum.  It was a really neat look back at the evolution of the Pharmaceutical industry as told by the museum owner.  The collection of pharmacy relics was impressive as well.

Ouray Brewing Rooftop

We hung out on the rooftop patio at Ouray Brewing this afternoon.  Our seats overlooked Main Street and it was fun to watch the hustle and bustle.  One thing we didn't realize was the incredible number of Jeeps in this town.

The Hikers

Perimeter Trail Part 2

Zoey hiked 99% of the trail.  There were some steep rocky descents that she wouldn't move forward on.  So we carried her for a short bit.  We didn't even need her new pouch.

Views of Ouray from the South side of town.

Suspended bridge over Cañon Creek gorge into the old water tunnel.

Ouray's old water tunnel.

The trail ended back in town and passed historic Victorian homes from the late 1800's.  

Perimeter Trail Part 1

We hiked the Perimeter Trail Today.  It is a 4.5 mile hike around the perimeter of town.

We discovered Zoey is a Mountain Goat.  She hiked like a champ.

About .3 miles into the hike, we saw this view.

Cascade Falls

Final Destination: Ouray

Ouray is the Switzerland of America.  It is surrounded on three sides by mountains.  We are staying here for 3 nights and then moving on to Telluride through Friday.  

We are staying at the San Juan Chalet and it is very nice.