Our annual summer trips to Colorado have always been awe-inspiring, and this year was no exception. In fact, our recent trip was phenomenal because of the time spent with special people along the way.
The highlight of this amazing journey was spending time with my dear sister Shari. We were blessed to have her traveling beside us for the first three cities of our Colorado tour. While Shari has visited Colorado before, we wanted to show her this beautiful state through our eyes and spend time with some of the special people in our lives.
The Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve
To make the trip even more special, we had the privilege of celebrating Shari's birthday while we were on the road. To honor her special day, we created a birthday party everywhere we went, celebrating with different people each time. That joyful spirit reflects the personal moments that continue to inspire what we do. She deserves every moment of jubilation, and so much more.
It was difficult to part ways after ten days on the road together, but it was time to travel on to our next stop and for her to return home to Florida—all of us leaving with the fondest memories of this treasured time together.
Us on a bench at Stupa
Red Rocks, CO
Our main stops were Morrison, Boulder, Crestone, Silverthorne, and Golden; and each one offering its own version of Rocky Mountain grandeur. The scenery changed dramatically from place to place. While in Crestone, we took a day trip to Salida and Buena Vista, then spent a weekend in the enduring art destinations of Santa Fe and Taos. The art gallery scene is alive and well in these Southwest cities. For any art-loving person, Santa Fe is a must-see destination. As we explored the city, each gallery had its own unique collection of art, and we found the people welcoming and full of information.
Our Friends Lily and Harry at the Crestone Ziggurat
Berthoud Pass