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( August 5th, 1980 to October 8th, 1980 )

Spanish Peaks September 17, 1980 -- Day 159 Approaching Walsenberg, Co. from the west, the Spanish Peaks were to the south. break time September 20, 1980 -- Day 162 Ryan and foot repair time. Working in La Juanta September 25, 1980 -- Day 167 The pace of the hike was a little slower than expected, so Mike, Ryan and I hiked ahead and found a little part-time work to supplement the cash supply. more work September 25, 1980 -- Day 167 I think we worked about a week, while the group caught up to us, had a couple of rest days in La Juanta at The Kiva, and then the group hiked ahead of us. "Host Family" in La Juanta October 1, 1980 -- Day 173 After the group left La Juanta, this family let Mike, Ryan and I stay in their back yard while we continued working. Old Bent's Fort October 4, 1980 -- Day 176 East of La Juanta??? Courtyard October 4, 1980 -- Day 176 Another view of the courtyard October 4, 1980 -- Day 176 One more view of the courtyard October 4, 1980 -- Day 176 Preserved and restored wagon.... October 4, 1980 -- Day 176 ...or maybe just preserved ??? The highway reststop October 7, 1980 -- Day 179 What a luxury----pavillions and picnic tables. Colorado -- Kansas border crossing October 8, 1980 -- Day 180 The corn fields in the background were a hint of what was to come in Kansas.... miles and miles of corn, wheat and hay... wheat, hay and corn... hay, corn and wheat... ...on to Kansas

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