I drove a few blocks over to Union Station and walked around the magnificent waiting room, completely void of any patrons. I scanned a display

The collected travelogues of William C. Early: architect, artist, traveler, and observer. Bill’s artwork is shown.
An Odyssey Into
The Wild And Wonderful West,
Or,
If You Can’t Stand The Heat,
Get Outta’ Dallas
I drove a few blocks over to Union Station and walked around the magnificent waiting room, completely void of any patrons. I scanned a display
Instead of taking my usual route north on U.S. 285, I opted to head east on U.S. 50 to Canon City where I split off
I had timed my arrival in Alamosa just about right, rolling into town around 6 in the evening, a perfect time to check in at
At Fort Sumner, I drove north with a splendid sunset forming off to my left — a thin layer of cirrus clouds creating a colorful
I pulled into the Thompson’s driveway and gently knocked on the door. Dudley greeted me in his robe and I handed over my gift of
The drive west was so picturesque through rolling hills replete with sap-green mesquites contrasted against the darker live oaks and scrub cedars. I passed through