-4- ( August 5th, 1980 to October 8th, 1980 )

Spanish Peaks September 17, 1980 -- Day 159 Approaching Walsenberg, Co. from the west, the Spanish Peaks were to the south. Welcome Hikers to Lathrop State Park Walsenberg, Colorado break time September 20, 1980 -- Day 162 Ryan Bozis and foot repair time. Working in La Juanta September 25, 1980 -- Day 167 The pace of the hike was a little slower than expected, so Mike, Ryan and I hiked ahead and found a little part-time work to supplement the cash supply. HikaNation group stops at Kiva by Loretta Scott more work September 25, 1980 -- Day 167 I think we worked about a week, while the group caught up to us, had a couple of rest days in La Juanta at The Kiva, and then the group hiked ahead of us. Ryan Bozis hauling a door? "Host Family" in La Juanta October 1, 1980 -- Day 173 After the group left La Juanta, this family let Mike, Ryan and I stay in their back yard while we continued working. Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site October 4, 1980 -- Day 176 East of La Juanta Courtyard October 4, 1980 -- Day 176 Another view of the courtyard October 4, 1980 -- Day 176 One more view of the courtyard October 4, 1980 -- Day 176 Preserved and restored wagon.... October 4, 1980 -- Day 176 ...or maybe just preserved ??? The highway rest stop October 7, 1980 -- Day 179 What a luxury -- pavillions and picnic tables. Colorado -- Kansas border crossing October 8, 1980 -- Day 180 The corn fields in the background were a hint of what was to come in Kansas....miles and miles of corn, wheat and hay....wheat, hay and corn....hay, corn and wheat.... ...on to Kansas

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