Colorado is a gorgeous place with tons of scenery, natural rock formations (Garden of the Gods was amazing!). However, what is up with Colorado weather during the Summer? I have yet to feel like it is Summer here. It feels a whole lot like a nice warm Texas Spring day.
For example, taking my kids swimming is a joy for them. They are only allowed to stay for an hour because anything longer than that their lips literally start turning blue. I have only gotten in the pool once; way too cold for me. I dove right in and swam as fast as my little legs could propel me, shivering the entire way, getting out as quickly as possible.
I tend to sit on the side of the pool now, sewing on whatever I am working on or reading. Just trying to catch those sun rays. I learned my lesson the first time!
I know it could be worse. We could be stationed in Alaska... bbrrrrrr!
All I can say now is, this Texas Girl can't wait to get back! Don't get me wrong, Colorado, as I said before, is gorgeous and I love the sight-seeing, the beautiful mountains just outside my door and the people that I have been privileged to meet. But there is no place like home!
The high altitude takes a little getting used to as well. For about the first week or two, I have a consistent head ache. And I don't normally get dizzy but I do frequently visit the laying flat on my back with eyes squeezed tight and grasping onto the couch leg for dear life position. I don't even do that after spinning around and around with my little girl who always manages to say "Again Mommy, Again".
On another note, I enjoyed not only Garden of the Gods, but we also went to Seven Falls. The stairs up the side of the mountain were chained off due to the snow, but we got to ride in the mountain elevator up to the platform that allows you to look out all around you and see nothing but walls of mountains. Pretty neat in my book!
My very favorite and only other spot we have gone to, is Manitou Springs. After driving in a few small circles we found the Manitou Cliff Dwellings. I found this quote at the entrance gate very inspirational... I will post it at the end of this and leave you with that :)
I may complain about the weather, but the beauty of Colorado and the way that it miraculously lifts your spirits just by walking outdoors is amazing. Being here makes me think of an Aunt who passed way before she should have. She loved being outside with nature.
When I was little I would visit her with my parents just about every weekend.
The fondest memory I have with her is walking out in a field of wild flowers. We picked a bunch of them and when we were finished we made head wreaths with them. I have no idea how she made them but she did so with love for me and Mother Nature.
I know she would love it here so I do too. There is a freedom that washes over you when you are here in all the open air. The city, though it isn't that far away, seems as though it might be. I love driving at night on the highway and seeing all the lights. They look like a country night sky.
And here is that quote I promised you. I hope you enjoy my silly rants and come back often! Take Care,
Amber
"It is a simple belief... We are all of one human life. We must live in harmony with each other." ~Old Hopi Proverb~
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