The last week we spent in Boulder was glorious! I loved everything about that area and would love to live there. You know how sometimes, the moment you arrive at a place it just
feels right? That was how I felt about Boulder.
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Doesn't Ricky look like he belongs in Boulder? |
We arrived in Manitou Springs late yesterday afternoon. Due to the time change that just happened, it gets dark early, so we haven't really had a chance to check out the scene yet. From what I can tell, it's beautiful. But it's not Boulder.
I took a couple of walks this morning just to get my bearings straight and here are a few notable things I saw...
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A house. Not a dispensary. |
This house. They must have a lot of foot traffic---people looking to buy marijuana. It certainly
looks like a dispensary with those green plus signs. If they don't want customers knocking on their door, they might consider re-painting the house. It's just confusing.
I was walking with Lucy when I saw this place. I often call her "Lu" for short. So although I haven't gone in this place yet, I'm going to later. Lu Style. How can that not be a good thing?
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We'll be back. |
Although I think this is a shop that sells a variety of nuts, it
could be someone's home. In fact, it could be MY home! I am nuts about nuts.
Totally nuts, as a matter of fact! Anyway, I was walking early and it wasn't opened yet, but I'm hoping it
will be later this afternoon.
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Totally Nuts & Company |
We're always happy when we see one of these Little Free Library stands! This was sitting outside of the local elementary school.
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Ricky is an avid reader so he insisted I snap his picture at this Free Little Library |
I also saw a lot of homeless people. One had a very mellow Pit Bull with him, and although I'm sure he was sweet, unleashed dogs make me a little nervous. Ricky got the stare down, but nothing more than that. The man held his dog by the neck as we passed by, thank you very much. I did
not get a picture, obviously, as we were trying to just get the hell away, and quickly!
I saw a pet adoption place that looked pretty cool based on signage alone. I always think about all those strays out there that need loving homes. And it's especially sad when you consider pets that have lost their humans and need to find a person to care for them.
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Safe Place for Pets |
And of course I found the local bead shop.
I always do. I've mentioned that before, right? This one looks promising and I'm heading down there soon, now that it's a little later in the day and I'm sure it will opened. And I won't have a dog (or a husband) with me, so there will be no rushing me out of there. HELL YES.
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FOR SURE I'll be back! |
Lastly, I saw this little sign in a shop window. I love that when you're in a small town, people just close up shop when they need to. I think hip surgery warrants a few days off, don't you?
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Get Well Soon |
So there's just a glimpse of what I've seen here in Manitou Springs so far. Very different from Boulder for sure. But similarly, a
lot of sunshine, and beautiful views!
2 comments:
Sounds like a lovely trip so far! Have a great time Aristas!
Aww, thank you, Sandy! :)
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