Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Silverton Train Ride

by AnnIMG_1933 Today Billy…IMG_1957 and Ann went for a ride on the Silverton Train.IMG_1942 The train took us from Durango….IMG_1945 along the beautiful and clear…IMG_1946 roaring Animas River…IMG_1947 over bridges…

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past waterfalls …IMG_1951 and old silver mines…IMG_1952 to the town of Silverton.  We traveled 50 miles in 3 1/2 hours.IMG_1956 Our first stop was the Shady Lady Saloon a former brothel….IMG_1953 to have  lunch.IMG_1954 We then took a stroll around town…IMG_1955 to shop and find some ice cream.IMG_1967We then boarded the train for our 3 1/2 hour journey back…IMG_1958

past waterfalls..IMG_1962 beautiful mountain scenery…IMG_1963 and glorious river views. 

It was truly a day of marveling at the beauty of God’s creation.

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