Life On The High Way
The Travels and Adventures of the High Family
Day 10: Travel Day
Today was not as exciting as the previous two days. We woke up, started school and work, and prepared to leave Alamosa, CO.
The RV park we stayed at, Base Family Camp, was so great. They kids had space to roam and play between assignments. We would highly suggest Base Family Camp to anyone who is staying in the area.
Before we left there was a bike rack Jordan had been meaning to install. When we rushed out of Sugar Land there were several things we still needed to do. This was one of them. We had to have the trailer loaded and ready to go before we left. As usual, the install took longer than we expected (might have something to do with the screw that broke off), but we left the park about 3:30 pm and headed towards Colorado Springs.
The drive was easy which we don’t take for granted anymore! Any time there is a noise, even from outside the truck, both Jordan and I jump and look at each other terrified. So far, the second truck has run great, but I’m only half-joking when I say I think we have a little PTSD from our day on the side of the road. The RV park in Colorado Springs is close to Garden of the Gods, which is one reason we booked here. The location is great, but it is a very crowded park. There is no place for the kids to run and play which should be fine since we will be out sightseeing most of the time here.
When we arrived to the park, Jordan plugged a device we have thats tests the power at our sites and then protects our rig in case there is a power surge. It showed ok at first, but then gave a warning. There is not another RV spot available within 25 miles of Colorado Springs this holiday weekend so I assumed we would just have to deal without power. Luckily, the 30 amp plug was working and we brought another handy tool, I believe it was called a dog bone, that would allow our 50 amp trailer to hook up to 30 amp power. We can’t run both AC units (there is one for most of the trailer and one for our bedroom) but in Colorado that isn’t a problem.
Here’s a funny story about Lucy. Earlier in the day during a school break, she snuggled with Maisie, our dog, and said “When I’m in college, I’m just going to cuddle my dog and eat snacks.” Part of me thought this sounded amazing and part of me thought “I hope her idea of college changes in the next 13 years or we are going to have to think about where we are sending our tuition dollars.”
Hudson spoke up much more today during school and it was so helpful! In the picture below you can see him raising his hand. I can tell he is getting more comfortable with Zoom calls although, at moments, I’m struck by how odd it is my eight year-old is learning via a Zoom call. 2020 is weird, man.
All in all, today was relatively uneventful, but this is what we prefer on travel days!
Until next time…
Sarah
Life On The High Way 
Such an artful place! Love Garden of the Gods!
The cool atmosphere, just gorgeous!
Have you seen Jon Crist’s video about growing up home-schooled? Great for laughs!
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