I’ve definitely mentioned this before, but I have the greatest group of friends from college ever. It’s been almost 13 years since I met them and the whole group of us (The Plethora) are as close as family. I’ve been there when they dated, married, finished school, started careers, had kids, who grew up and learned to read (geez). Having a Plethora reunion is as important when I go home as visiting my grandparents because I’ve missed being around them so much.

About a month ago, somebody brought up the idea of a road trip. We toyed with going to California or to Yellowstone, but decided that the drive was too long. (Did I mention the kids? The probably 15-18 kids that would be coming? Crazy). Tonight we decided: Durango, CO in July. Mountains, Mesa Verde and Anasazi ruins, Telluride. Sounds like heaven. Even with 15 kids either screaming or asking “are we there yet? I need to use the bathroom” the entire ride there.

I have to figure out some logistics such as flying to Denver or to SLC and how much time can I take off. And we’re still looking for vacation home rentals (so if any one has any hookups, let me know) and other monetary details.

Anybody ever been there before? Suggestions, recommendations for places to stay, see, eat? Survival tips for the spinster who is afraid that the trip will turn into a variation of “get off my lawn, you mangy kids”?

I’m so excited!