I love this....Yesterday was our Mountain exploring day. This is where I belong! It was cool & crisp. The farther into the mountains the more layers required. I love dressing for these outings. I call it my Colorado uniform. Jeans/hiking khakis; long sleeve white t-shirt layered with a short sleeved t-shirt; tennies/hiking boots; one of 3 poofy vests; a windbreaker and mittens if you are lucky. I love this state!
We stared out by going west of Denver, we didn't really have a plan. Exploring was all that was on the agenda. Our first stop was Central City. It is a really cute town, but it was filled with casinos. So we wondered around town, took a few photos and we were on our way.
Next stop was Georgetown, Co. When you go into town there is a beautiful lake, where the big horned sheep are supposed to be. Of course there were not any. I am not really sure they exist. We at lunch by the beautiful mountain lake. Next we went into town and looked at all the shops. I could totally live here. If I didn't love my job, friends & house so much. I would be here in 2 seconds. From Georgetown there is a scenic byway which is actually a mountain pass. It is the highest road in America. It was beautiful and there were lots of Aspens turning color. I think I might want to plant an aspen in my back yard. Beautiful!
We wound our way around down the mountain. Next we visited the town of Evergreen, Co. It was cute also. Then we were avoiding rush hour in Denver so we went to Red Rocks. So cool. The rocks are really, really red. I took lots of photos there. It is really more of a park when there are not concerts there.
I have posted all my mountain photos on my flickr site. Here is the address:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kristieweiberg/
Enjoy!
Today I am hanging out uploading all my photos and blogging. This afternoon I am going to go shopping and buy a pair of black shoes that do not give me blisters. Its hard to look cute and comfortable at the same time.
Hopefully, on Saturday we are going to go to Estes Park (my fav!) They are having an Elk festival. They are all over the place. It will be cool to see. More photos to come from there :)
6 comments:
Wowwwwwww.
Thanks for the post and the pictures. What a gorgeous state. I was born in Denver, then brought to Iowa when I was 1.
Sort of like winning the lottery and then having to give it all back to the government.
Always wondered what my life would have been like had I grown up there, instead of around here.
Woulda - coulda - shoulda.
Sounds SUPER fun! You and I and Bob have to plan another play date soon, and I know the perfect, little, undiscovered place to do it (and yes, it's in SF)
Hey - check these out if you have time!! I've never been but always gush over the photos on this site...
http://www.boutiqueapartments.com/index.html
Enjoy the rest of your vacation :o)
Comfy is a must, cute just comes with the territory when you are involved. Glad you are having a good time. Enjoy your breathing and your break...
oh Lou,
it's 4:29 and i am tired of work and i wish i was YOU!
i love that colorado thing too. i actually drove thru the mountains to carey's mom's house in durango by myself once, and it was one of the best trips i ever had.
:) glad you are having fun.
Did you like red rocks?? Gotta see a concert there! Next time oasis is there i'll let you know. The Coor's Brewery is close by,good time!! If you go to the estes park brewery get me a shirt. One of um with a mountian goat/ram. Have fun. cheers.
It looks absolutely amazing out there! But... You are going to come back, aren't you? ;)
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