After regrouping at the bottom of the ski area, we loaded everyone back up and traveled back across town to go on a hike to find the troll! It was a pretty easy 1/4 mile hike. Trail was packed of course and we had to wait in line to get our picture taken. But there was a stream to play in on the return trip and a little park that the kids could enjoy.
No rest for the weary when there is fun to be had on vacation! After cleaning up and checking out, it was time for Jen’s favorite part: breakfast out! We found the free gondola ride to the top of the mountain. Sadly, at the top, it was packed with people (what COVID???). Also the line to buy a ticket for $30 mini golf or a ride on the alpine slide ($45) was 30-40 minutes. So we snapped a few pictures and rode back down.
Our full day in Breckinridge brought homemade pancakes, river fun, ice cream, distillery tastings, laughs, shopping, more time in the hot tub, naps and memories.
We were scheduled to be in Mexico for the week last week, but due to some unplanned family issues with the couple we were going with, the trip had to be postponed. Instead, Jen and Shelly hustled around and found a VRBO in Breckinridge for a couple of nights. So we loaded the gang up and headed to the mountains. Pizza at Beau Jo’s in Idaho Springs, walking around their downtown, lasagna for dinner, and beer and cigars in the hot tub wrapped up day 1!
Looks who showed up on the free stage for the 2021 Greeley Independence Day Stampede!! Yep, the Violet Visionaries and our favorite drummer Little D. They rocked the 50 minute performance, including the debut of D on vocals with Radiohead’s “Creep.” There were probably 40-50 people in attendance, splint pretty evenly between their friends and their family. Note Sarabeth in the front row cheering on her brother!
