We were here two or three years ago for the rodeo parade and then all of the trucks were spraying the crowd. Things have changed. We had this:
Here's the scene after the parade: teams of kids spraying each other with fire hoses.
Incidentally, lots of smoke in the air on this Saturday. Were told that it was probably from NM.
As mentioned previously, famous fiddler and accomplished equestrienne, Heidi Clare, was in the parade.
Her horse is doing a trick - waving to the crowd.
Our second Westcliffe weekend continued Saturday afternoon at the Westcliffe Stampede rodeo. You know what rodeos look like, but here's a picture.
Sunday we attended the local Methodist Church. The preacher was new this summer. In fact, this is her first assignment as a pastor. She joked about having a severe case of dry-mouth a couple of weeks ago on her first Sunday, but so far seems to be loving her opportunity here. She lived and raised a family in Tucson, then decided to go to seminary and embark on a second career. That's a common route for entering ministers these days. Anyhow, sanctuary was well-filled and the folks were friendly.
We picked up a possible lead on a family reunion site near Buena Vista that we'll check out - not too far from here. We also visited with a couple who happened to be staying at our campground. The couple were here because they have purchased property in this area to build a home in a year after he retires: He is a Methodist minister in Sioux City.
We finished the day watching the exciting women's World Cup game - tough loss for USA, but Japan did what they had to do.
Have a good week. Should be a quiet week here. We're heading home next Sunday.
Susie and Rob
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