Today, I’m sharing more musings about good times in warmer climes as we crawl toward the end of January, the dreariest month. You can find the whole series here.
It’s a Colorado trip from just this past summer that’s on my mind today. We went to our tiny mountain cabin, Little House in the Rockies, and spent a week in late August / early September. We rested, relaxed, reflected, took walks, enjoyed and photographed nature, cooked and told stories. The pictures and my brief captions should tell enough of the story for you see why this trip is the star of today’s January Dreaming.
A “fire sky” on our first night, looking out toward the mountains from the back deck of Little House in the RockiesOne of the many hummingbirds who visited usA back-lit chipping sparrow in profileHummingbird posing for us; his green matches the aspen leavesGolden-mantled ground squirrel with peach peel– isn’t he the cutest?Wary mule deer ‘hiding’ behind the aspen treeI caught this mule deer mid-hop!Golden valley and vast, graying skiesPine cone just starting to budCreeping thistleI’m getting a close-up shotLush green pines on the mountainside in Pike National ForestLooking down at Breckenridge at the end of the drive over Boreas Pass, starting in ComoLibations before lunch at Blue River Bistro on the main drag in Breckenridge(highly recommended!)Kiki’s Peak Produce is open daily in their blue school bus in Jefferson, CO during the warmer months – we got great produce there, plus hot honey and jamsThe peaches in Colorado are AMAZING! We’ve never had peaches so juicy, sweet and flavorful and can’t wait til they are ripe again next summerWe created a recipe to highlight our peaches: Palisade Peaches, Burrata, Tomato & Avocado Salad with Balsamic Drizzle (not yet published here)and dined al frescoThis is our migas from leftover nachos; there’s a recipe and how-to postbelow
We feasted on our Coffee-Rubbed Steak Bites (recipe here) among other delights, including baked brie in puff pastryWe went to Aspen Peak Cellars in nearby Bailey twice during the trip; it’s a winery with a stellar restaurant/bistro(highly recommend!)– see other posts that mention them hereAspen Peak Cellars has a wonderful, world-class cuvee rose, which they describe as “A dry, crisp pink bubbly to celebrate any occasion” – yes! – so we picked up a few bottlesOn the last evening of our trip, we were blessed with another ‘fire sky’
Being in Colorado makes me feel, well… like I look in the picture below. Grateful to be alive might be the best way to put it,
That’s why it’s today’s January Dreaming topic.
What are YOU dreaming about on this late January Sunday afternoon?
Colorado looks too good to be true, as always 🙂
I’m dreaming of California or maybe Spain… Not sure exactly. I have a list of places to visit since I never stop dreaming
That’s right, you’re in CO. Which part of the state? And, it seems like it’s not possible to take a bad shot in Colorado, because it’s just sooooo photogenic. What richness to live there full time!
How awesome! I went to Boulder Falls, which must be somewhere near you, for the first time last summer, and was blown away by how gorgeous it was. My parents got engaged there! Do you ever go to Denver Biscuit Company? We’re addicted.
Yes, Boulder Falls isn’t too far from us. It is beautiful indeed. I’ve never been to Denver Biscuit Company. I might just have to check it out. Thanks. 🙂
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Stunning photographs! I would definitely like to be transported there, in space and time, on this dreary January day.
Oh I can relate to this, it’s so good to be among the mountains! I haven’t yet been to Colorado but I’m excited to get back to Washington and Utah this year for the mountain views!
Your photos are great by the way, really love the ones with the little birds and the squirrel of course but there are some super photos here!
Bring on the white fluffy stuff! It’s sooooooo beautiful there right now. We went last week and enjoyed some time in the snow, including making snow people with 2- and 4-year old boys.
The pictures are beautiful! What a beautiful story on your Colorado trip.
Thank you so much! It so peaceful there, and so meaningful to share.
Colorado looks too good to be true, as always 🙂
I’m dreaming of California or maybe Spain… Not sure exactly. I have a list of places to visit since I never stop dreaming
Never stopping the dreaming is a great way to live! Dream it to make it happen. 😊
Will do, thank you for your inspiration
Thanks for the great shots of my state. Have a great day. 🙂
That’s right, you’re in CO. Which part of the state? And, it seems like it’s not possible to take a bad shot in Colorado, because it’s just sooooo photogenic. What richness to live there full time!
Thank you. Yes, I do live in a very beautiful state. I live in the Denver Metro area, dead smack in the middle between Denver and Boulder. 🙂
How awesome! I went to Boulder Falls, which must be somewhere near you, for the first time last summer, and was blown away by how gorgeous it was. My parents got engaged there! Do you ever go to Denver Biscuit Company? We’re addicted.
Yes, Boulder Falls isn’t too far from us. It is beautiful indeed. I’ve never been to Denver Biscuit Company. I might just have to check it out. Thanks. 🙂
Stunning photographs! I would definitely like to be transported there, in space and time, on this dreary January day.
That’s what January Dreaming is all about. 😊
Wow! Gorgeous! Love the deer and landscape pix. What a great spot!
Thank you so much for your comments – it makes me happy when people love my pictures.
Oh I can relate to this, it’s so good to be among the mountains! I haven’t yet been to Colorado but I’m excited to get back to Washington and Utah this year for the mountain views!
Your photos are great by the way, really love the ones with the little birds and the squirrel of course but there are some super photos here!
Awesome post and photos. Before we know it warmer weather will be here again but we do still need more snow in Colorado!
Bring on the white fluffy stuff! It’s sooooooo beautiful there right now. We went last week and enjoyed some time in the snow, including making snow people with 2- and 4-year old boys.