Aspen 2016

This year Bill and Kathy and Aden and I were invited to go to Aspen with Linda, Mike

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we all had a great time.  We hiked to Cathedral Lake near “Electric Pass” below

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and along the way to Cathedral Lake saw some incredible sights with very interesting weather. Arden said “Follow me” 
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Shots along the way

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DSCN5478Very “cool” tree roots below

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Flowers were in incredible bloom with humming birds darting all around.  Upon arrival at the lake it was an incredible scene

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We also went Fly fishing (we are quick release)

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It was amazing fishing the rambling streams out there .  See Visit Fly Fishing under activities.  Bill and Mike have extensive Fly Fishing history and have done Christmas Island. We also went to the Symphony while in Aspen that is situated in a beautiful flowering meadow

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while in the town of Aspen we had a beautiful rainbow

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dined out and partied quite a bit at some famous eateries

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drinking and eating way to much

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We enjoyed the music around town having too many cocktails in some local bars surrounded by flowers in full bloom

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We enjoyed the music festival

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After the libations, look at them go = 20 years old again having fun and tearing up the dance floor

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things faded into the night – a little toooo much alcohol
DSCN5608Another day we took the gondola to the top of Aspen mountain

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and listened to the “Music on the Mountain”

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while we were having fun dancing around and downing more fine cuisine and drinks

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The Final adventure was up to Pine Creek cook house to view the sites and take a quick hike

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Where we downed more grub and grog

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Sadness came on the day leaving and getting the flight home, but I knew I would return to the best town in the world.  What happens in ASpen stays in Aspen

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Bummer flying home

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