Have dogs will travel

Every fall, my friend, Karen, drives to Durango to visit her son, Evan.

And every fall, she invites me to go with her.

I always really want to go. I love Karen, and I know we travel well together.

I also love that part of Colorado.

I've never lived in Durango, but I spent a summer in nearby Mancos.

That was a few decades and a couple lifetimes ago, but it was a really good summer.

It's far enough from Denver - almost seven hours and two big mountain passes - that I don't get back there often. In fact, the last time was 2017.

When Karen asked me if I wanted to go with her this year, I didn't just say yes. I also said, "Let's make it happen."

Today, we are.

In a couple hours, Karen and I plus our dogs, Chelsea and Piper, will hit the road for a quick four day, three night road trip.

After talking about it for so many years, I can't believe it's finally happening. 

I'm really, really glad we're doing this. Watch out Durango. We're on our way!