But then I befriended a real-scale replica of Tyrannosaurus Rex, and we both smiled at the camera for a selfie.This is the right forelimb of a Brachiosaurus. For easy reference, it's a bit of the giraffe of his time, eating the tree tops. It lived in what we now call the U.S. about 154 to 150 million years ago. The species was discovered by the American paleontologist Elmer Riggs in 1903, based on fossils he found very close to where the Museum of Fruita is now located, near the Colorado River in Western Colorado.
You probably made it to Flagstaff by now and Grand Canyon National Park. I wonder how much water and flow loss you can see? The weather forecast looks good.
🌻🐓 and, ah, the chicken is still our modern day living Dinosaur, today!
Excellent timing on that newsletter. I had just made coffee and was about to start writing.
You and your dino buddy look really happy in that picture. Have bookmarked that Dinosaur Diamond route. That sounds like I'd really enjoy it. Wow, those dinosaur fossils look amazing. Must have been tough to leave. The US is perfect for road trips - especially the West. Makes me want to go back. Those long empty highways (we don't have those in Switzerland - even if they are empty, they are NEVER straight for very long), with good music and nice photo ops. I had the opposite problem in the Netherlands - taking pictures of the flat countryside is not as easy as it sounds. Your comment made me smile. Thank you for taking us along on your trip.
You are heading north(ish). If you get into Alberta, don't miss the Royal Tyrrell Museum in Drumheller. You can actually watch them extracting the fossils from the rock substrate, as well as enjoying their incredible collection on display.
Fantastic! I was crazy about dinosaurs as a kid (still am, actually) and had quite a collection of models, etc. I eventually gifted them to a friend's child who had the same dinosaur passion.
If you ever get to Tucumcari, NM, I highly recommend:
which I visited last year on one of my cross-country trips.
I loved Tucumcari the city too (and I suspect you know the song that mentions it 😊) It's nowhere near as fancy as Santa Fe, but I instantly clicked with the people and the area. Loved its historical society.
I enjoy listening to these stunning tales and now again when I found I could click up right on the earphones 🎧 to activate the listening feature. Thanks for your detailed descriptions along the Colorado river.
As always captivating dialogue of your journey painting vivid pictures of the landscape and things you are seeing along the way!! Really had a good laugh about your “horizon” joke! Isn’t the only horizon ever seen in Holland looking out over the N Sea?
Your having a great time aren’t you? And we followers are enjoying immensely your road trip out West. Things I’ve never seen and even dinosaurs. I feel like a little girl again fascinated as all children are with Dinosaurs. The detail is wonderful. Have a great ride with Springsteen; another thing I loved in years past. Have driven MANY miles in this lifetime. Carry on for me!
Great selfie, Alexander.
I have never seen a Dinosaur so smitten (-:
You probably made it to Flagstaff by now and Grand Canyon National Park. I wonder how much water and flow loss you can see? The weather forecast looks good.
🌻🐓 and, ah, the chicken is still our modern day living Dinosaur, today!
Excellent timing on that newsletter. I had just made coffee and was about to start writing.
You and your dino buddy look really happy in that picture. Have bookmarked that Dinosaur Diamond route. That sounds like I'd really enjoy it. Wow, those dinosaur fossils look amazing. Must have been tough to leave. The US is perfect for road trips - especially the West. Makes me want to go back. Those long empty highways (we don't have those in Switzerland - even if they are empty, they are NEVER straight for very long), with good music and nice photo ops. I had the opposite problem in the Netherlands - taking pictures of the flat countryside is not as easy as it sounds. Your comment made me smile. Thank you for taking us along on your trip.
A fascinating article and leg of your trip. It’s still amazing to think of walking where dinosaurs once roamed.
Beautiful photos and nice selfies.
Nice to know you were traveling in good company with The Boss.
You are heading north(ish). If you get into Alberta, don't miss the Royal Tyrrell Museum in Drumheller. You can actually watch them extracting the fossils from the rock substrate, as well as enjoying their incredible collection on display.
Fantastic! I was crazy about dinosaurs as a kid (still am, actually) and had quite a collection of models, etc. I eventually gifted them to a friend's child who had the same dinosaur passion.
If you ever get to Tucumcari, NM, I highly recommend:
https://www.mesalands.edu/community/dinosaur-museum/
which I visited last year on one of my cross-country trips.
I loved Tucumcari the city too (and I suspect you know the song that mentions it 😊) It's nowhere near as fancy as Santa Fe, but I instantly clicked with the people and the area. Loved its historical society.
Enjoy your journeys!
Delightful, and a great reminder that I must see my own country. I’ve not made it a focus!
I enjoy listening to these stunning tales and now again when I found I could click up right on the earphones 🎧 to activate the listening feature. Thanks for your detailed descriptions along the Colorado river.
WOW! What amazing pictures! :)) And what a terrific road trip you are on! :))
As always captivating dialogue of your journey painting vivid pictures of the landscape and things you are seeing along the way!! Really had a good laugh about your “horizon” joke! Isn’t the only horizon ever seen in Holland looking out over the N Sea?
Happy Trails to You!
That one made me laugh too.
Be careful not head towards tornadoes 🌪. There’s already been some bad weather.
Your having a great time aren’t you? And we followers are enjoying immensely your road trip out West. Things I’ve never seen and even dinosaurs. I feel like a little girl again fascinated as all children are with Dinosaurs. The detail is wonderful. Have a great ride with Springsteen; another thing I loved in years past. Have driven MANY miles in this lifetime. Carry on for me!