Welcome to Colorado!

The clan finally reached Colorado yesterday afternoon, and I must say that eastern Colorado gives me the strong desire to become a vegetarian. Poor little cows all lined up to be slaughtered…Then, out of nowhere, appeared the mountains that I have come to love deeply! We have already traveled through Estes Park (one entrance to Rocky Mtn. Nat’l Park) and made a stop at Black Hawk so that mom and Aunt Noreen could put in some time at the casino. If you know anything about me, you know that I do not appreciate casinos at all. I’ve decided to blog instead. : )

During the exhaustive car trip, I have dedicated many hours to exploring the many possible excursions I could have during my free time here in Denver. My list is slightly long, but here is just a sampling of the things I plan to do:

1) Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre: Nestled into the mountains just 15 minutes west of Denver, this concert venue is one of the most unique—not to mention beautiful—in the world. It’s surrounded by 300 ft. high red sandstone boulders. I’ve already ordered my tickets to see the Mormon Tabernacle Choir perform there in late June. So excited!

2) Every single museum I can get my hands on, including the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA), Colorado History Museum, US Mint, Molly Brown House Museum, etc.

3) Cubs vs. Rockies series at Coors Field

4) Public Art, including "Blue Bear" (Lawrence Argent)--one of the most popular public art statues in Denver. It is 40 ft. high and made up of 4,000 interlocking triangles.

SUGGESTIONS ARE WELCOME!

So much more to include…you can read all about my adventures as the summer progresses!