Taos, blue sky and bright sun... what else could you wish?

I always enjoy visiting Taos. It's a nice place to pass by or to spend a weekend. And not that far away - just a few hours from Denver. So... let's do it... let's jump in the car and find ourselves there... less than 300 miles away ;)

 

Castlewood Canyon - textures and shapes...

Castlewood Canyon is one of my favorite places to hike in Colorado. We hiked there in Summer and Spring, and enjoyed the Fall time too. I guess we never tried it in Winter, but... located just outside of the town of Franktown this park is easily accessible and always fun to explore. There are several hikes to choose from and... this place is just perfect! The surroundings look so colorful when the trees are changing colors (click here to check it out - Castlewood Canyon park again, but from another angle) and I believe the Fall time is the best. But Spring also has its own beauty. Even everything looks bare and faded... there is still a lot to see and enjoy (click here to look - Castlewood Canyon park. Still bare and colorless). But last Sunday we didn't really hike (thanks to the strong and gusty wind), but strolled leisurely and... looked around...

 

Christian Dior - OMG or rampage of fantasy... (part 5)

What a show it was... We started by looking at something simple and elegant (both in style and colors) and continued with more elaborate designs... We then walked into a room full of colorful and stunning dresses (click here to see - Christian Dior - a bit more color... and some craziness too :))... But the last room was something. Something that made me dizzy...

 

Purple, white and yellow... oh... prickly too ;)

In the enchanting realm of flowers, every moment is an opportune time to immerse oneself in nature's splendor. However, let's narrow our focus today to the captivating hues of purple, white, and yellow blooms. Adding a touch of complexity, let's look at those adorned with a formidable array of thorns. And believe it or not, here in Colorado, such floral treasures are not rare ;)

 

Breckenridge Budweiser Snow Sculptures Festival 2013 - one of the very best!

Breckenridge Budweiser Snow Sculptures Festival is an absolutely amazing event. No matter how many times we visit it, each time we are amazed by the huge and beautiful sculptures carved from monstrous cubes of snow... But the visit always begins with a walk through the streets and admiring the mountain peaks just above the town...

 

Christian Dior - a bit more color... and some craziness too :) (part 4)

The last time we looked at such a colorful collection (click here to refresh your memory - Christian Dior - between gray and red)... It was actually quite fun to travel from one room to another to see that the dresses there were even crazier and definitely prettier. And more colorful too!

 

Mount Evans hike

On a gorgeous July day, the charm of the mountains beckoned, urging us to go on an adventure. We wanted to hike to the top of Mount Evans. Sure we could have just driven all the way up there, but... we decided to have a more exciting experience.  After parking our car at the Summit Lake lot, we embraced the decision to tread the final leg by foot. Our journey began with a leisurely stroll around the lake, giving us spectacular views of Chicago Lakes below (for a closer look at this hike, click here - Where the hell are you going?).