Dysfunction Junction – Grand Junction, CO - by Tonya

From the mountains to the desert, as we drove a short distance in Colorado, we began to see the landscape around us change pretty drastically. It occurred to me that God is not a one trick pony. He is a diverse artist that does many things and does them all very well.


Upon reaching our next camp ground destination, we found ourselves in a gravel parking lot in blistering heat and within the embrace of 105 degree temperatures. Despite the lack of scenery the camp ground offered, what they did offer made us very happy: spotless bathrooms, immaculate shower facilities and a splash pad! This little sprinkling mushroom saved our lives. The owner of the facility in the green shirt and jeans looks on as though she is a bit suspicious of us.





We dried off by taking advantage of the play ground area.



Dinner was Italian theme this night because I can think of nothing that goes better with 100 degree heat than hot pasta and room temperature red wine.




Some people had trouble keeping their red wine in their cup.


Some folks at our campground definitely asked Kris what his deal was traveling with so many women. People are eyeing us and very curious. We are a strange looking crew.

Colorado was beautiful and so much fun. I’m envious that the residents have such extreme yet amazing scenery they can enjoy. It is the equivalent of winning two new cars in a raffle you forgot you entered. One of them goes really fast, changes from one just-invented color to another, gets its satellite radio from an unknown star, and takes you to wonderful, frightening lands of the future. The other has automatic transmission, sleek lines and touchable faux-leather interior, and always smells like heaven. And the biggest dilemma you face in your life is: which car am I going to drive today? That's a lot like having no problems at all.