So today I finally took the time to plan out mom's trip so we can fit in as much as possible. She recently saw "Kelly Linken" on Food Network and saw she was from Vail. Don't get me wrong the place looks great it's just expensive and doesn't fit into this trip, we aren't even going that far west. Next time my parents are here we can all go out for a nice dinner plus she already has a chef, moi, here to cook anything she wants. (Menu planning is the next step)
So here is a quick list of all the fun stuff we'll be doing on her first trip to Colorado:
Saturday June 12th - Idaho Springs
This will be her first day at altitude so we're taking it easy. We'll do the quick walk around town and then come home to relax. A few of the things they suggest for altitude sickness are exercise, keeping hydrated and fruit. This should be a good test to see how she'll be affected.
Sunday June 13th - Colorado Rockies Game vs Toronto
Thankfully this will get her down to only a mile up in the air. Hopefully that blast of oxygen in her system will make her feel good as new. I think everyone is looking forward to going to the game, we're all baseball fans. We'll be hitting Whole Foods on the way home to grab some clams, hopefully, for dinner.
This will be her first day at altitude so we're taking it easy. We'll do the quick walk around town and then come home to relax. A few of the things they suggest for altitude sickness are exercise, keeping hydrated and fruit. This should be a good test to see how she'll be affected.
Sunday June 13th - Colorado Rockies Game vs Toronto
Thankfully this will get her down to only a mile up in the air. Hopefully that blast of oxygen in her system will make her feel good as new. I think everyone is looking forward to going to the game, we're all baseball fans. We'll be hitting Whole Foods on the way home to grab some clams, hopefully, for dinner.
Monday June 14th - Continental Divide/Breckenridge/Outlets/El Rancho Dinner
This is the start of heading to a little higher elevation. We'll drive up Loveland pass to the Divide for a few quick pictures. We'll take a walking tour of the shops in Breck, maybe even try out the Oxygen Bar, then hit the outlets in Frisco. We'll head to "El Rancho Colorado" for an authentic Colorado dinner. I can't wait to try some of the more exotic things on the menu.
Tuesday June 15th - Coors Brewing Tour/Mt. Evans Drive/Campsite Dinner
We'll head to Golden and take the free tour at the brewery. Then take the scenic drive over Mt Evans from Evergreen to the West Chicago Creek campsite where we'll eat and have a camp fire until it gets cold.
Wednesday June 16th - Rocky Mountain National Park/Casino Dinner
A drive through Rocky Mountain National Park and dinner in Black Hawk. At Gilpin Casino they have a great "dinner special". Gotta show off the only night life we have.
Thursday June 17th - Flying out, the trip is over
This is her final day where we have nothing planned. Just hanging around the house until we have to leave for the airport.
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