DAY 7 - Friday 6/24 continued
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passed by a lake | ![](../../images/2016/061816-SAC/24/MACs6942_small.jpg) | ![](../../images/2016/061816-SAC/24/MACs6948_small.jpg) | more cyclist |
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Our Next Adventure |
![](../../images/2016/061816-SAC/24/MACs7077_small.jpg) | After passing thru Montrose, we turned north into the Black Canyon of the Gunnison | ![](../../images/2016/061816-SAC/25/DOC0925_small.jpg) |
![](../../images/2016/061816-SAC/24/SRW0673_small.jpg) | we stopped at a 3-4 overlooks, viewed the amazing formations, grabbed some photos ...then loaded back up - more overlooks to see | ![](../../images/2016/061816-SAC/24/WNMP7322_small.jpg) |
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![](../../images/2016/061816-SAC/24/FMP_0270_small.jpg) | ![](../../images/2016/061816-SAC/24/MACs6972_small.jpg) | informative signs shared the different types of formations found here | ![](../../images/2016/061816-SAC/24/FMP_0271_small.jpg) |
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![](../../images/2016/061816-SAC/24/FMP_0281_small.jpg) | a sign sharing the volume of water that flows at the bottom of the canyon | ![](../../images/2016/061816-SAC/24/MACs6975_small.jpg) |
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![](../../images/2016/061816-SAC/24/MACs6986_small.jpg) | one of a kind great photo opps at every overlook | ![](../../images/2016/061816-SAC/24/MACs6979_small.jpg) | ![](../../images/2016/061816-SAC/24/MACs6987_small.jpg) |
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![](../../images/2016/061816-SAC/24/MACs7037_small.jpg) | the painted wall was probably one of the most favorite overlooks - rock formations like we had never seen before | ![](../../images/2016/061816-SAC/24/MACs7026_small.jpg) | ![](../../images/2016/061816-SAC/24/MACs7030_small.jpg) |
| ![](../../images/2016/061816-SAC/25/DOC142625_small.jpg) | every overlook we stopped at, we had a min-car show | |
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![](../../images/2016/061816-SAC/24/MACs7039_small.jpg) | Doug climbed into the crevice capture the painted wall with a rock frame around it | ![](../../images/2016/061816-SAC/24/WNMP7330_small.jpg) | ![](../../images/2016/061816-SAC/24/MACs7045_small.jpg) |
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| ![](../../images/2016/061816-SAC/24/FMP_0297_small.jpg) | amazing rock formations on the walls - looked like a large-scale granite countertop | |
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![](../../images/2016/061816-SAC/24/SRW0646_small.jpg) | solid rock yet areas where vegetation managed to survive | ![](../../images/2016/061816-SAC/24/SRW0660_small.jpg) | ![](../../images/2016/061816-SAC/24/SRW0659_small.jpg) |
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The visitor center - great balcony view over the canyon | ![](../../images/2016/061816-SAC/24/MACs6990_small.jpg) | ![](../../images/2016/061816-SAC/24/MACs6992_small.jpg) | there were trails connecting several of the overlooks |
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| ![](../../images/2016/061816-SAC/24/MACs6997_small.jpg) | at the visitor center, you could play ranger for a photo op | |
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Our Evening Destination |
![](../../images/2016/061816-SAC/24/MACs7094_small.jpg) | we checked into our lodging for the night, Tomichi Village on the east side of Gunnison | ![](../../images/2016/061816-SAC/24/MACs7095_small.jpg) | ![](../../images/2016/061816-SAC/24/MACs7096_small.jpg) |
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![](../../images/2016/061816-SAC/24/MACs7097_small.jpg) | we went to our rooms and the hotel staff was there to help you with your luggage | ![](../../images/2016/061816-SAC/24/MACs7098_small.jpg) |
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![](../../images/2016/061816-SAC/24/DBC173229_small.jpg) | after a few rain showers, most decided their Vettes needed a bath and detailing; especially since we had an appointment at the Royal Gorge tomorrow | ![](../../images/2016/061816-SAC/24/DBC202327_small.jpg) | ![](../../images/2016/061816-SAC/24/DBC202339_small.jpg) |
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![](../../images/2016/061816-SAC/24/MACs7120_small.jpg) | ![](../../images/2016/061816-SAC/24/MACs7109_small.jpg) | some paid the hotel staff to clean / detail their Vettes while others did their own (wait - Glenda, that isn't our Vette) | ![](../../images/2016/061816-SAC/24/MACs7133_small.jpg) |
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Tonight's Dinner Reservations |
![](../../images/2016/061816-SAC/24/MACs7122_small.jpg) | ![](../../images/2016/061816-SAC/24/MACs7123_small.jpg) | tonight we enjoyed a plated dinner at the Blue Table, onsite at Tomichi | ![](../../images/2016/061816-SAC/24/MACs7124_small.jpg) |
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![](../../images/2016/061816-SAC/24/MACs7125_small.jpg) | Tonight's menu (pre-selected) was outstanding!!!
Thanks Alex! | ![](../../images/2016/061816-SAC/24/MACs7127_small.jpg) | ![](../../images/2016/061816-SAC/24/MACs7126_small.jpg) |
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The Rest of the Evening |
| ![](../../images/2016/061816-SAC/24/MACs202657_small.jpg) | stuffed and relaxed, we headed back to our rooms - at least some did | |
![](../../images/2016/061816-SAC/24/DBC205435_small.jpg) | some of us went out and enjoyed a campfire at the fire pit afterwards - great evening for it | ![](../../images/2016/061816-SAC/24/MACs212513_small.jpg) |
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NEXT CURVE |
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