And Then There Was 1....

Hello all!
The past few days have been wonderful in CO. On Friday, my mom and I went for a bike ride in the afternoon. There are several bike paths in Glenwood Springs, catering to all different abilities. One of the most popular, through Glenwood Canyon, is currently under several feet of water since the Colorado River is very swollen. Therefore, we went on the Rio Grande Trail, which runs the 40 miles from Glenwood Springs to Aspen. As soon as you get out of downtown GS, the bike path stares straight at Mount Sopris. This enormous mountain rises out of the valley with snow covering the ridge lines.Along the pathway, wild sage bushes offer a strong scent. We biked for about 3 hours down the path before heading back into town for lunch. This path is certainly worth some more exploring.

Mount Sopris from the bikepath

Yesterday, it was time for my mom to leave me. We met her friend, Deborah, in Frisco. Frisco is on the other side of the Rockies, tucked into the eastern side of the Vail Pass. It is an old mining town and had several festivities, on account of the July 4th celebrations. A massive art show was taking place on one of the streets; local artists showcased their talents and creativity. I wish I had money to spend on art (Actually, I wish I had money to spend on anything).
I think my mom and I were both trying to drag out the time we spent in Frisco. It was a hard goodbye. I have been alone before of course and I do consider myself to be an independent person. However, this adventure seems very different from the others. This really is the beginning of a new life, a new home, a new job, and a new sense of independence. I do not have contacts here; I don't have friends surrounding me like I did at St.Mike's. It is a completely different way of life. It's going to take some getting used to, but I think I have a chance at something really great. It may be scary, but it's really exciting too.
I took my first step into the community today by going to a yoga class. On Sunday mornings, a local yoga studio offers free classes in the park. I'm so glad I heard about it. It is a great way to energize on a Sunday and I already met a lot of interesting people. I have something to look forward to every week now.
A little bit more exploring today, a night with the dogs, and maybe a hike with the puppies this evening. Being alone isn't all that bad....

Lynx: an excellent lead dog and an even better cuddler