The Salida Times

Salida is one of those towns that reminds me of what Colorado really is like, what it was like when I first moved to Colorado in the early 90s.  While this area is growing, this is still a small town with beautiful surroundings, lots to do, and cool people who appreciate where they live.  While we come here often, it has been nice to be able to stay a while and enjoy ourselves.

Our time here has been spent playing outside, fishing, restoring a bamboo rod, eating too much good food, drinking some great wine, watching the mountain bluebirds, finches, and chickadees visit the feeder in the crazy spring weather, and just socializing with our friends.  Here are some photos...

Maggie decided that our buddy Dave could use some help around the farm.

Maggie also decided Dad needed some help building a bamboo rod.

The Arkansas River in early spring, plenty of snow on the peaks still.

Lisa got in the act with some fishing.

A nice Arkansas River brown trout.

Although we haven't really started camping with Francine yet, we are beginning to settle into the rhythm of life on the road.  Life's pace is slowing a bit and you can feel yourself becoming more in tune with the world.  You start to notice things other than the clock, the schedule, and "what's next."  You start to get outside more just to be outside, not because you want to do something.  

Next stop for us is Santa Fe, which we are looking forward to.  We will visit some friends and get a chance to see Lisa's parents before they head north for the Summer.  After that, we will be heading south and east with Francine.