the Last Leg

Well everyone...

We've come to the last leg of our travels,

after being on the road for 3 and a half weeks we are finally settled in our last location; 

Denver, Colorado!

After driving through Nevada, Arizona and Utah into Colorado

 we've officially traveled through 14 states! 

and have 2 more to go before we're settled back in Chicago.

Callista, Megha & Theresa
Las Vegas
Mirage
5/11/12

Las Vegas was an interesting stop to add to our travels.

We both found it to be a tiresome and slightly overwhelming.

We were so happy to get to spend a weekend with Megha Patel and it was nice to catch up,

but overall we both don't know if Vegas is somewhere we will ever return.

The conclusion has been made that we would rather spend that kinda money on an all inclusive weekend in Mexico or Hawaii.

Too many false pretenses for us wholesome mid-west girls ;)

Palazzo & Venetian

Encore & Wynn

The Venetian

 The drive out of Las Vegas was absolutely stunning,

Utah is hands down is one of the most beautiful states in our country.

We took many opportunities to stop and enjoy scenic outlooks.

A little bit of melancholy washed over us as we realized we will no longer see the coast, the desert, or the lush greenery of the north western territory on this vacation.

After our stay in Denver the mountains are over too..

from here on out prairie land is our only friend.

Nebraska and Iowa into Illinois down 80 East,

longest 15 hours of our lives?

Most likely!

Utah
5/13/12

view of 70 East
Utah
5/13/12

first sight of the Rockies

We got into Denver last night around roughly 9pm Mountain time,

and went out for a glass of happy hour wine.

Gotta love a $3 Cab!

We plan on spending a day in the city, visit a few breweries and spend some time hiking

before we hit the road and make the trek home!

Last stretch of mountains to transcend,
bittersweet beauty
Colorado
5/13/12

 Thanks again to everyone who has been following along,

we miss you all so much and can't wait to see some friendly faces this time next week.

much love

C&T