Blast from the past

I stayed a night or two at the Durango Hostel the very first time I came through town in October 1992. Whoa! Exactly 30 years ago. I moved here a few months later in February 1993. 

I don’t remember much, but I do remember it was about average in comfort and cleanliness, compared with other hostels I stayed in on the course of my six-month road trip around the U.S. Definitely a dive, but not gross. It was really nice to be right downtown.

I was sad when they tore it down. 

Durango, being a destination for all sorts of folks looking for adventure (not just folks with lots of money for accommodations) really needs a hostel for a relatively comfortable stay at an affordable price. Hostels are also a great place where you can meet other low-budget travelers from around the world. Sigh...

– Pamela Marshall, Durango