As you read this we're wrapping up our Colorado trip, and what a fun family vacation we've been having, even though I did fret quite a bit about spending the money. But we only do it up like this once every few years (7 years since our last big family trip) and it's been a blast. 🙂 Have you caught any of my Facebook or Twitter updates? I've been posting tidbits and pictures from our trip now and then. I'll tell you more in an upcoming post here on the blog, with plenty of foodie pictures too, of course!
For just a taste of the beauty we've taken in on this trip, I posted a bunch of cool shots I've taken so far over at my other blog, including the view that brought tears to my eyes last week… If you've already seen this after I posted yesterday morning, I just added two more breathtaking shots from the second time we went to the summit on Sunday afternoon. This time we drove instead of taking the train, and it was a bit nerve-wracking wondering if our brakes would hang in there.
This one is just. Plain. Scary. Thank you to Colleen who sent me this article, “What the USDA doesn't want you to know about antibiotics and factory farms.” (Where to find SAFE sources for pastured meats.)
This one is just. Plain. Scary. Thank you to Colleen who sent me this article, “- The following meat scare was from June, but geesh, how much more proof do we need that conventional meats are just not worth the risk? Chicken may have small amounts of arsenic.
- This next Huffington Post article caught my eye after there was such a response after my post on the topic of antidepressant meds: Weaning off Paxil. (Also, did you see this one: 20 tips on fighting anxiety, depression and fatigue naturally.) Here's an excerpt from Huff Post: “Antidepressants are increasingly prescribed for people who have not been diagnosed with an actual psychiatric disorder, according to a new study that raises questions about whether or not the drugs are being prescribed inappropriately or too often.” Read the full article: Antidepressants given more and more to people without diagnosis.
Have a great week!
Robin says
Hey Kelly-I can comment on that! I live in Colorado now but spent some time in Europe in college. Actually, at that point, I had never been to Colorado so didn’t have anything to compare to, but the Alps were just stunning. I literally felt like I was in a picture, not a real place. Plus, being Europe, it had that “magical” feel to it, the Swiss towns that also didn’t quite feel real, more like a storybook, and in the warmer months, it was just so very very green. Truly one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been.
Now, living in Colorado, it is also amazingly beautiful out here, but in a little bit different way. Just a little drier (meaning summers can be green if we get enough rain, but it can also be very brown around here if we don’t), mountains aren’t quite as tall but also don’t appear quite as tall simply because at the base of the mountains (i.e. Denver), you’re already at over 5000 feet in elevation (even though it’s really flat in Denver). That said, still beautiful.
I didn’t realize you were out here already, guess I should be keeping up with your facebook page! Glad you’re enjoying your trip though! And, I hope you’ve been able to get into the mountains and out of the front range some, but it looks like you’re having fun regardless. Safe travels, and a belated welcome to Colorado!! 🙂
KitchenKop says
Very interesting! We also noticed that here, as far as how brown it is. It’s amazing how the clouds get stuck over the mountains and here in Colorado Springs they seem to rarely get rain. It’s so beautiful here, but in a different way than Michigan. We miss the maple trees, the green and the beaches most of all, but this is an amazing place to visit! There is so much to do in and around CO Springs.
As I said in a tweet, though, the kids are driving us crazy how we’ll be at the top of Pikes Peak with the most amazing views EVER and they’ll ask to go back to the hotel to swim!!! 🙂
Kelly the Kitchen Kop says
Emily, tell me more! Do you mean because of the size difference?
Emily says
Robin took the words out of my mouth. 🙂
Emily says
Great shots! Glad you had fun in Colorado. I’ve always wanted to see the Rockies, but honestly, I saw the Alps just after graduating college and IMO there is no comparison.