Learning as I go…

I was thrilled to get to spend an extra week back home in Denver. The volcano in Iceland gave me an unexpected extended vacation.  I have tried to use it wisely; seeing good friends and visiting my favorite spots. That being said, I thought I would share what some of those spots are. If you find yourself in Denver, these are what I consider the best experiences to have:

• Bloody Mary’s & Brunch at Luciles‘ (Denver Location)
  • Have your morning drink while sitting at their fire-pit outside! Be ready for a long wait on weekends
• Afternoon Drink at Golden City Brewery
  • Bring a DD, a coat on cold days (the seating is outside), & be ready to join in on the Irish drinking songs
  • Don’t bring a date unless she is OK w/using port-o-johns
• Hiking around Green Mountain
  • The wind can bite, but the view is inspiring… …perfect for a last minute fix of the outdoors
• Late Night (open till 1am) Coffee at Paris On The Platte
  • It used to be tradition to buy a pack of clove cigarettes (I think they are illegal now though)
  • Service usually is poor, buy your drink a carafe at a time
  • You WILL smell like smoke when you leave
  • Enjoy the local art, on-site roasted coffee, & eclectic cliental
• Other Favorites:

Confluence Park, Exploring REI, Climbing Clear Creek Canyon, PHO on Colfax or Havana st,

Gin Mill, Stranahans, DAZBOG (12th & Clayton), St. Mary’s Glacier (not Denver at all), Charlie Browns