Today we decided to drive the Cumbres Pass through the mountains. This is the same route that the train takes from Chama to Anonito CO. The drive is super scenic. Sorry we didn’t take more pictures. Donna browsed around the train station gift store in Antonito before heading back. Its about this time we figured out just how long the train ride would have been. You see, the train departs Chama at 10 AM and arrives at the summit of the pass (1/2 way) at about 1pm. There a bus meets the train and returns visitors to Chama. The train then returns to Chama with those who purchased a round trip ticket. The train arrives back at Chama at around 4:30 pm. The train from Antonito follows essentially the same schedule. So by driving we saw both routes, and arrived comfortably back at the Chama for lunch at around 12:30. I think we got the better of the deal.
Once back in Chama we ate at the Boxcar Cafe and this time didn’t have to wait too long. I just got a burger and Donna got the local specialty of a Frito Pie. The food was quite good. We spent the rest of the day just chill’in by the river at the coach.