it's been three years since the high park fire (pics from the poudre canyon)

[brer cat]

2. I was in Durango

visiting my oldest sister soon after the Missionary Ridge fire, which I believe was in 2002. My sister spent that time in "hell, fear and anxiety" with the car packed, ready to leave at a moment's notice. We were also in Los Alamos after the big fire there. My niece and her family happened to be out of town when the city was evacuated, but they lived for days wondering if they would have a home to return to and whether their furbabies were safe. I'm not sure anyone can understand that fear and anxiety if they have not experienced it.

Your pictures show the devastation we saw in both places, but it is more horrific in person than pictures can depict. You are blessed to live in beautiful country, fizzgig, but it does come with a price.