What a wonderful train ride, even though it was generally cold and rainy for much of the time. The Animas River, which the train follows, is at extremely high level and just roaring. The trip through the gorge with the river far below and the train on the cliff edge, was breathtaking. But the entire way is a combination of the river and the often snow capped mountain peaks. Silverton is surrounded by mountains and has maintained a western frontier town feel to it; dirt streets, board sidewalks, and of course tourists (not particularly western). We rode the open car up and back, and used every bit of layered clothing we brought with us on the trip. Most people moved inside as the weather worsened on the return trip. Dinner in Durango, and then back to the Esenweins to get ready for tomorrow's departure.
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