Here is the requisite postcard shot of Aspen’s Maroon Bells from our hike yesterday – allegedly the most photographed spot in the state. I can see why! I’ll add other photos from the visit later…
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aspen fireworks
So our day comes to an end. After catching a road race passing by the house this morning (blogged earlier), then an afternoon spent first at a friend’s office with a balcony overlooking the oh-so-quirky Aspen 4th of July Parade, and the annual free Aspen Music Festival patriotic band concert, Amy’s uncle Gary and I went up Red Mountain, the peak opposite Aspen Mountain to catch the fireworks to cap off the day. I like how this one came out.
4th of july
4th of july, originally uploaded by jetrotz.
Happy 4th, all! Photo from this morning’s Buddy’s 5k Road Race in Aspen that came by Gary & Bobbi’s place about 8am this morning. This runner was passing by a conveniently-hung American flag. How very patriotic! Everyone, be safe and enjoy the day!
aspens
Yes, we’ve made it to Colorado. I stopped the car along the very narrow portion of Colorado 82 to grab this image – where the highway drops to a single lane at points, with no signs or other warnings – where we saw this very dense stand of Aspens. The pass was an amazing drive – including the oh-so-frightening lack of guardrails on some of the 10k+ foot switchbacks, although I could have done without the altitude sickness both Sam and I experienced. Talk about wooozy! Photo gallery is here.