Man, I miss this place...really, its the ultimate when it comes to offerings that any state has. Weather, activities, people, lifetstyle...I can go on and on. The time I spent living there was probably the best time of my life, and it was the best decision I ever made. Do I regret moving back to California? Hell no! That was the second best decision I ever made. But taking the leap to move out of the comfort zone, to a brand new place at age 26...was huge. I was able to get away from a lot at that point in my life...and free up a lot of burden that weighed on my shoulders. I found out more about myself in that time, than I have in my entire life life combined. This past week out there brought a ton of memories and was a huge refresher to my current outlook on life.
Yeah, California is great. You cannot beat the weather here, no matter what anyone has to say. Its unique in many ways, but the California that once was the envy of everybody everywhere else, has long been gone. The politics of the state have brought it down to a fraction of its former greatness...and I can do nothing about that. So, I set my eyes on Colorado and know I will be back there someday.
A few of this weeks highlights...
Running at 6,000 feet.
River Rafting down the Arkansas River, Class 4 rapids...loving every second of it.
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Dinner at Cafe Prague in Morrison...right by Red Rocks.
Dinner at The Fort.
Running more at 6,000 feet.
Dinner and beers at the Buck Snort Saloon.
Running again at 6,000 feet!
Like I said...I miss that place. The diversity of the landscape, the lifestyle, and the hour and and half drive to the slopes! I'll be back in a few weeks for the Georgetown to Idaho Springs 1/2 Marathon...can't wait for that and Dixon's margaritas afterwards!
