6 cousins. 2 tents. lots of jokes.

Got back Saturday in the early AM from Colorado. Specifically, RMNP (Rocky Mountain National Park) right near Estes Park, CO. This is probably my family's most visited travel location and it holds many dear memories.

This time we went parent-less and although we had to be a bit more responsible, it was simply incredible. Three sets of brothers together entailed many laughable moments. Highlights...

...bathing every afternoon in the mountain stream.
...eating like kings (we chowed and we ate like dudes should eat).
...sleeping in my $20 Swiss Army tent in the low temp. high altitude nights
...conquering Long's Peak (14,259 ft.) for the 2nd time in as many tries (left at 1:30 am to catch the trail)
...laughing around the fire
...Wally and Karen, our neighbors who gave us a 6x6, an axe, and a saw for firewood
...Mitchell farting and then asking the neighbors if they heard it
...hiking, taking pictures, and enjoying that which defines beauty...COLORADO

It's cool when a bunch of 2nd cousins hang out for a week. I realize this is rare, and I certainly appreciated it. Great guys, great times.