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Page 16 of 20 Leaving the Park behind, we traveled through several mountain passes. Colorado highways are steep, curved and very stimulating on a motorcycle. The group stayed together, except for several determined drivers who managed to squeeze in between us. Rain threatened us for the second time during the entire trip. We could see the dark, glowering storm clouds gathering ahead of us at Loveland Pass. We braced ourselves for the onslaught, but managed to duck inside the tunnel before being pummeled too badly. The tunnel was amazing - light from outside quickly receded. The interior lights on the ceiling and walls made the entire trip through very surreal. The rumbling of the Harleys, combined with fourteen horns sounding at the same time, enhanced the other world effect. The icing on the cake happened on the other side - as we came out of the tunnel, the sun broke through the clouds and the world glistened. Rain on one side, sunshine on the other. Could be a one-liner for life's ups and downs. We rode on until the next gas stop. The original route was altered when the man inside the station told us that Highway 9 would give us a wonderful view of Colorado back roads. We took his advice and found paradise.
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