ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAl PARK---A few years back I saw my first bear in a forest near here. It was the first I had seen in 12 years of coming here, the past two days I have spotted a bear, within ten feet if me. I have named him Buford.
This has been a bad year for bears, they come down to eat human trash. Buford toppled my trash receptacle, it had been secured. That was today, yesterday he tried to get into my vehicle. He tried to pry open the back door, no luck for Buford.
I rode up to the meadows yesterday, where there is a lovely stream for your horse to splash through. I don't get enough opportunities to ride, my grandfather loved to ride horses. He was very proud to put me on my first pony. There are not many things that I find more natural than riding a horse.
We rode up to the highest part of the park along Trail Ridge Road. The view is wondrous, you are above the clouds and timberline. the weather can change in a minute. The ride back down is quicker, a nice break for the horsepower.
Tommorow is another ride, this one to Bear Lake. I remember Bear Lake as the first place I ever saw in the park. It was October, cold and snowy. The lake is a vision, a hike around it is a nice break for your companions before heading back down.
That of course leads me down to another meeting with Buford. We're acquaintances now,Buford. I hope you find a diner up in the mountains, it's best for you. I would dine with you, but you're not a strict vegetarian. Eat healthy my brother, stay away from the garbage food.
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- Wow. It sounds like you're in an amazing place. I wish I could see it. Maybe someday I will. I've only ridden a horse twice, and I loved it, but sadly, I couldn't continue riding horses. I've always heard that riding on a galloping horse is much fun.
I can just see you on that horse, and how amazing you both would look riding through the wilderness. Bears are very intriguing animals. They resemble humans very closely, almost scarily so. Horses and bears and you, all in the wilderness. I can think of that all day long. 
- Oh I wish I could come visit, it sounds lovely, you tree hugger you. Seriously, It sounds like a beautiful place for you to take a break and relax from your hectic schedule and take a breather. Good for you Thomas.
- interesting,enjoyed reading as if walking and watching with you
Well hello Buford. I like the calmness to this when some people would be shaking in their boots if they say a bear outside their home! But hey I guess it's all part of the wonder of the wilderness. The rides seem peaceful, like an escape from the present to the past and a huge fan of riding myself I can relate. Aye, choose your diet well Buford, not need to eat the nice man now...I mean it, I may just have to club you one if you do. Overall this brings some worry and yet peace to me, a wonderful journal Thomas.- Very well done. It was almost as if I were there with you watching the bear and enjoying the scenery. Or perhaps something out of a movie... Wonderful descriptions, and hopefully, Buford can find food with his friends some where else down the road!
- A lovely journal. Good luck Buford....great name by the way.
