| Page Views: 1,237 Last Visit to Denver: July, 2008 I Live Here | Snow Capped Mountains, Bluespruce and Aspen by yellowbell - last update: Nov 12, 2008 |
Most Pinoys are familiar with LA, NY, San Fran, Las Vegas, thanks to TV. So when I told my friends I was going to Colorado, I encountered a flurry of QUESTIONS: "Why Colorado? ", Do you have relatives there?," "Are you going to ski?"* Duh, I am from a tropical country so I don't have the slightest idea about skiing nor do I know what it feels like to get a frost bite. Also, unlike most Pinoys, I don't have close relatives in the States. Friends, on the other hand, are a plenty.
My desire to find out what's there to see in Denver introduced me to the world of VT. Of course, I knew then that my online friend will show me the sites but a girl has to be prepared especially if she's travelling for the first time to the US, with another girl-pal.
My ANSWER ito the questions above are "To feel and touch snow for the first time. Have a grand time in an unknown place."*
Looking back, I am glad I took the road less travelled because that road led me to my future husband. Yeah, he was the one who showed us around Denver. |
| Pikes Peak with my Sweetie |
|  | Love Soars: Pikes Peak On a fateful day in October of 2004, I leaned on this man during a cog train ride. I blamed it on altitude nausea and the gnawing and skin-numbing cold. Going against my travel motto, I didn't want to leave my comfort zone: the warm cafeteria after that cog ride. But after much prodding from this man, I did go out of the warm cafeteria. He took my picture as I tried to smile despite the howling wind and blinding-white snow in the background. Then, like a sprint queen, I hurriedly went back to my comfort zone. On the way back down, he rubbed my icy-cold hands together in an effort to comfort me. Little did I know that 6 months after that train ride, this man will follow me 8,000 miles to the Philippines and after 3 years will become my husband. Love indeed soars! My friend since 2000
My boyfriend in 2004
My partner for years to come
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| | Writer's Square Life-size sculptures decorate Writer's Square. It is a haven for art patrons since aside from the sculptures in it's gardens, you can also find art galleries and quaint souvenir shops. Have a cup of tea or heavenly desserts as you admire these works of art. |
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| Pros: | "snow capped mountains, breathtaking mountain views" | | Cons: | "too cold, with air coming out of your breath" | | In A Nutshell: | "The Great Outdoors" |
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victorwkf Sat Apr 4, 2009 16:23 UTC
Hi Jing, Denver is a beautiful city surrounded by nice mountains! Great to see you and Larry at the VT meet, and hope both of you enjoy your stay at Singapore and the Philippines :) | nixca316 Mon Jan 5, 2009 14:39 UTC
Thanks, thanks, Jing! Happy Snowboarding. Take care! Happy, happy New Year! | ukirsari Tue Oct 28, 2008 16:45 UTC
hi jing! thanks for dropping a line. this is a long holiday for us. autumn in this year is exceptional. pretty blue sky and friendly weather in england. but of course, scarf and peacoat always in my backpack when we go travel :) | high_d Wed Jun 27, 2007 04:05 UTC
Hello Jing...thanks for adding me to your friends' list...I guess you'll be moving to Denver in the near future :) |
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