The Colorado Adventure begins.
The Big Move from California to Colorado happened last week. As we drove ourselves and all our worldly possession across several states and over 2 mountain ranges I was reminded of previous travelers in their covered wagons.
My personal observation is that Nevada is desolate and dry. Utah isn't a whole lot better, but the Great Salt Lake in Utah is pretty cool.
Wyoming is also desolate, but gorgeous, with lots of gently rolling green hills and long vistas.
I am happy to report that Colorado is everything Craig said it would be. The weather is a welcome respite from the intense summer heat of the California Central Valley. The day we arrived, it was 105F at our previous CA house and a lovely 84F in our new CO place! Every afternoon the clouds start rumbling and booming followed by rain and occasionally even HAIL, suffice it to say that this is very, very strange for a California girl.
We are pretty close to Boulder, which has a very active, outdoor lifestyle emphasis. So far, I've been on two hikes, both of which were lovely with lots of trees and greenery as well as imposing mountain vistas.
This picture was taken on the first (very short) hike in the Chautauqua area. These foothills to the Rockies are known as the "Flat Irons" for their resemblance to old fashioned hot clothes irons.
A few days ago Craig and I went on another lovely hike, I wish I could tell you the name, but alas, no. It was very, very pretty, easy on the ascent and dog friendly. A little sketchy on the descent as it was much steeper and my knees were starting to feel it.
I think everyone, including Tex and Aidan, can handle this trail, especially if we go in the reverse order (steep up, gentle down).
Friends, I hope these pictures will entice you to come for a visit soon!!
