Typical scenery along JR Hokkaido's Hidaka line. On the left, strands of kombu seaweed can be seen streched out on the sand to dry. Much of this line runs in view of the ocean.
Starting down the Dotsero Cutoff, heading for Denver. The Royal Gorge line heads off to the right.
From the fireman's seat of 5771 as we head out of Glenwood Springs for Denver.