Friday, June 21, 2024
Colorado Interlude, Day 3: Lions and Tigers and Bears!
Monday, June 17, 2024
Colorado Interlude, Day 2: Evening
Hello, readers! Wisconsin, like much of the Midwest, is currently in the grip of a heatwave, with days of 90º+ temps and thunderstorms in our forecast. The air outside is warm and soupy, which is wonderful for tomatoes and growing things, but less so for cyclists. I could take a bike ride, of course, but it's much more pleasant to sit indoors under a ceiling fan and edit photos from last month's trip to Colorado.
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On Day 2, we drive south to meet our friends Snowcatcher and the Lizard for an evening walk at Roxborough State Park, a geologic wonderland of fascinating rock formations.
The first one I see on getting out of the car includes a perfect bird's head:
Hello, Snowcatcher! |
Photo courtesy of Snowcatcher |
Friday, June 7, 2024
Colorado Interlude, Day 2: Morning
Our second morning in Colorado dawns as beautifully as the first. Once again I set out before breakfast for a walk on the trail near my nephew's house, where there are more wildflowers to be seen.
Clumps of white locoweed light up the verge:
Monday, June 3, 2024
Colorado Interlude, Day 1: Mountains and Wildflowers and Birds
Mr. M and I recently returned from a trip to Colorado, our first real vacation since 2016. We spent five lovely days with my nephew and his wife, who live in the mountains near Boulder. What a paradise for cycling and hiking and photography! Though we didn't take our bikes, we enjoyed seeing cyclists zipping past the house all day, every day.
The first morning after we arrived, I set off down the road on foot to check out the nearest trail. I wish my street at home looked like this: