Random Photos that I love

In August of 2005 my friend Jane and I went to visit my sister in Denver. My sister only lived in Denver for a few years, and I've never quite forgiven her for leaving. She lived in Atlanta for quite a few years, got a job in Denver and enjoyed her time there. But eventually she got a job back in Atlanta and moved back. She liked Denver..but had more friends in Atlanta and even though she won't admit it much, she is a southern girl at heart, unlike me. I like Atlanta...I really do. But my love affair with Denver was so strong that I still complain to her whenever I can that I cannot believe she left Denver.

I had never been to the "Left coast" until 2003. In fact, until that time the furthest west I had been was La Crosse. And YES, it was for Oktoberfest, what is your point? I went to Seattle and was immediately smitten. I truly feel every time I am on that coast that some how the cosmic universe screwed up and that is where I was SUPPOSED to live. This was further confirmed over the years when I was able to travel to Portland Oregon, Vancouver BC and Pasadena California.

The reason I was so drawn to Denver was that it feels like Milwaukee with better light and Mountains. The houses even look the same. There are more people wearing Crocs and walking their dogs, but the over all feel of Denver to me is like a more granola micro brew version of Milwaukee.

So, anyway. Jane and I went to visit my sister, three single gals hanging out in Denver. But by far, our most favorite day was the day we went to Rocky Mountain National Park. It was one of those moments in time I will never forget. Cruising up the Mountain in my sister's Mustang Convertible blasting John Denver while Jane sobbed in the back seat. Jane is a hard core John Denver fan and going up a mountain on a picture perfect day while "Rocky Mountain High" plays...well, you really cannot blame her for crying. That perfect day and his perfect Irish Tenor wafting over the mountains....I shed a tear or two myself.

The views from that park are not to be believed and though I have not traveled nearly as much in this country as I would like I really feel like no matter where I would go this would still be one of my top ten places to visit. The magnitude of the vistas are astounding. The abundance of wildlife is awe-inspiring. I hardly attempted to take pictures which sounds lame, but the simple fact is that unless you are Ansel Adams you could not even begin to show photographically the awesome-ness of this park.

This is one photo I totally love from the trip. First, because the view is awesome. And second, because Jane and I agree that somehow the angle compliments us both, and we look awesome :) Maybe the mountain air takes off 20 pounds?

Every time Jane calls me this photo pops up on my iphone, and John sings to me

"It's Colorado rocky mountain high
I've seen it rainin' fire in the sky
Friends around the campfire and everybody's high
Rocky mountain high, Colorado"

Today...I wish I was in Colorado.