Breck N Boujee

The last day in Colorado brought a day trip to Breckenridge--I am in awe of the beauty that is this state, this town, and its mountains! Pictures don’t nearly do it justice, but here are some anyway 😁

A great way to end an incredible trip. Stay tuned for more details and thoughts as I return home ❤️ The mountains are still calling, but for now I must go...home. 

Not all who wander are lost...

...but I was. Lost, that is. So all of you who bet money on the fact that I'd get lost at some point on this trip, you win. At least it wasn't at an airport! haha.

Here's what happened. If you didn't know that there's a Red Rock Park in Boulder, now you know. And so do I. Because when I was attempting to get to the Red Rocks today, that's what I accidentally selected in my GPS. Boulder is beautiful by the way--didn't have time to stop on campus, but it looked gorgeous! 

Luckily, I am a pro at mis-adventures, so before heading to the actually Red Rocks, I decided to follow a road that led toward the mountains, and ended up driving through Roosevelt National Forest, which is probably my favorite drive I've ever taken. It was absolutely gorgeous! Mountains rising up on both sides, river running alongside the road..I regret nothing! At the end of the road, I came upon this breathtaking view at the Barker Meadow Reservoir. The pictures don't do it justice.

The actual Red Rocks are amazing. I spent two hours hiking around, pausing frequently to just take it all in. Also to catch my breath, because talk about a steep incline! 

After my hike, I had the absolute pleasure of seeing a friend I haven't seen since...high school? Another friend who makes me feel really old because we've know each other almost twenty years--yikes! Kristin and I played soccer together (and then against each other). And now she's this incredible mom and wife, and it's completely humbling to have seen the transformation. I didn't get a picture, but she did, and it's on Facebook. I did take a picture of the lake we walked around, just one of many things that made this such a beautiful day!

And just like that, tomorrow is my last day in Denver. I suspect that more adventures await! Stay tuned.

Young, WILD, Free

Yesterday was zoo day :) It started with some fuel from Jamba Juice, a little walk through the capital, and then it was just wild from there. I decided to run down to the park (where the zoo is) because it was gorgeous out! The weather is very strange in Denver...it seems to take all day for it to get to the high, and then within two hours, it's already getting chilly again. But this day was just beautiful!

So here's a bunch of pictures from the zoo. Which, by the way, was amazing! Really great place for kids (lots to do and see, lots of interactive things). Definitely somewhere I'd like to visit again, and maybe go a little slower.

Lunch. Obviously. Someone gave me $20 and sent me to the zoo.
I'm basically a large child, WHAT DID YOU EXPECT?

Baby sloth on mama's tummy.

Saw some ass at the zoo

The ship that likes warm hugs!

After the zoo I started the trek home. I came across this place and it looked cool, so I decided to stop in for a snack (since according to some people, ice cream isn't lunch!) At this point in my day, my phone was nearly dead, so I asked the bartender if she had a charger and she graciously offered to charge it. Hence why I have no pictures of the world's most adorable (and delicious) street tacos that I had.

After a short break and a hot shower, I headed down 16th Street Mall to find my way to Union Station and see if there was something to eat, preferably a burger. Also just wanted to check it out in general since Friday night I just breezed through it. I love how pretty it was lit up at night.

So here's the thing--no burger was to be found. So off I walked, stumbling upon this scrumptious little gem of a place, Hopdaddy. Walk in, get your table number and party size, look at the menu, take it up and order at the counter, then they bring you the deliciousness. Ginger lemonade, fries with green chile queso, and a shroom burger with pesto, goat cheese, tomato, lettuce, and mushrooms...I want to eat it every day for the rest of my life, it was THAT GOOD.

I'm kind of enjoying the whole eating alone thing. Usually I have my book; this time I didn't, but that was okay. The food came out fast and I wouldn't have had a free hand anyhow. But I'm loving taking myself on dates. I always hold the door for myself, I'm a great conversationalist...what's not to love!

Today was another wonderful day. The mountains were truly calling me...read more in the next post :)

More to Love

Something I really enjoy about big cities is the graffiti/street art/building murals. Denver has not disappointed.

And then there are other things that are just fun.