This adventure developed a passion for the mountains that I never knew before. In the past Colorado, of course, meant downhill skiing and hot chocolate at the bottom of the slopes. While skiing is certainly a challenging sport, trekking up steep slopes for a birds eye view of the Rockies made me aware of muscles I didn’t know I had. We started with a hearty lunch buffet at the local rustic restaurant in downtown Evergreen. It is the city of choice for Ika and Matt as they search for just the right house. I fell in love myself with the come-out-of-the-cold warmth of the shops and the folks that run them. Here’s hoping Matt, Ika and Bo find their home there:) If not, there’s always Golden and Red Rock!
The next day was deja vu on the trails of Golden, where the goal was the summit overlooking this quaint mountain village nestled in the foothills of the Rockies. Matt would set the pace, and when he thought I couldn’t take another step, he would take a phone break:) It was steeper than I expected and I found myself literally on my hands and knees negotiating a particularly narrow upward trail. Far below, to the north, was the original Coors Brewery. The downtown was a blend of rustic restaurants and very vogue shopping. A river runs through it, just perfect for my paddleboard (in the summer I’m thinking:) I certainly wouldn’t be sad if Matt and Ika settled here!
Evergreen Day Two was a different kind of vision, with an ice-covered lake providing a miles-long flat trail that encircled this magnificent view of icy-white in the middle of a thawing valley. Yes there was a waterfront house for sale, just one, where I could keep my kayaks and paddleboards at the water’s edge. The price? If you have to ask, you can’t afford it:)
The final day was the most physically exhausting, as it seemed the trek up would never end, and the icy trail provided the slipperiest challenge yet. Again it ended with an amazing prize at the top. The Red Rock Amphitheater brings music enthusiasts from all over Colorado. Huge boulders surround theater seating on all sides. I can imagine that mother nature’s acoustics will be beyond compare. While there, I discovered that Stevie Wonder will perform in June. Sounds like a perfect time for Farmor’s (grandma’s) next visit!!
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