We went climbing in the Colorado mountains today. Well, maybe not the mountains exactly.
More like the Colorado foothills. What we discovered: Even though going to the gym, and doing a bunch of working out at the gym (which we have been doing), is a good idea, it’s probably a better idea, in preparation of a Kilimanjaro climb, to actually get into the outdoors, get on some real hills, and trudge your way up.
Not that it was even that challenging of a trail climb today, but even though Carrie has been breaking in her hiking boots, today she got blisters ("breaking in boots – a how to" will be saved for another post), and both of us were noticing the difference in breathing of being at 8500 feet above sea level, rather than at 6000 feet, where we live.
But we did have some time for being goofy – but look at those muscles! Could be a good place for your company’s logo once we’re actually on our trip (in 19
DAYS!)
We also had some time to get in some nature photography of foothills and mountains the Indian Hills area (for those who know where that is.
Carrie and I were realizing today that we really don’t take enough advantage of where we live. I don’t think most people really do. 
But it’s a great habit to get into – finding places around you that are just waiting to be explored and experienced… and you generally don’t even have to look that far, or spend much money, in order to find them.
We’d planned to do this anyway, but as a result of our experience today, we’ll definitely be headed to Breckenridge next week, where my aunt and uncle have a Chalet that they’re nice enough to let us use. We’ll use it as our launch point to climb some mountains that are more in the 12,000-13,000 range
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You guys look great! And My what Muscles you have! lol Looks like you had a blast and ya’ll are PUMPED UP for Kilimanjaro!!! Looking forward hearing all about Breckenridge next! Keep the faith and Keep that beautiful smile Carrie!!!
Blessings, Danna .. >>You guys look great! And My what Muscles you have! lol Looks like you had a blast and ya’ll are PUMPED UP for Kilimanjaro!!! Looking forward hearing all about Breckenridge next! Keep the faith and Keep that beautiful smile Carrie!!!
Blessings, Danna .. >><... .
que bonito es colorado, espero ganarme la lotería para visitarles.
Hi Jonathan and Carrie – really miss you but also envy the adventures you are having. It is great to have Kevin down here again. Looking forward to getting Darian & Krista down here in a month.
Love ya
Lynn
Hey Lynn!
Miss you too. We really enjoyed our short but worthwhile visit with Kevin while we were there and look forward to seeing you too. You know you’re welcome to visit wherever we are, right?
You’ve plain never been camping down at Glastonbury, where there’s an increasing trend to turn up 2 days ahead of time and put up a vast summerhouse ahead of your tent thence as to grab every bit much dry land for yourself as possible . Course at Glastonbury earth is much scarcer than in a camping area.