This 4th of July goes on my list as one of the best. I went camping with some friend outside of Leadville (elev. 10,200 ft.) the highest city in the United States. We did a little fishing, a lot of eating (great food, thanks to Laura and Bryan) the Friday. Saturday was beautiful, sunny, warm, and no better place to be. We did a little ride around Turquoise Lake (one of the hills about killed me, but the downhill made it worth it!). We drove the Independence Pass - it was beautiful. exactly what I imagine when I think of the Colorado Rockies- to Aspen. We did a little hike around the Maroon Bells- AM-A-ZING! In Aspen we ate a great BBQ dinner and watched fireworks. Great day!
Emerald Lake- where we did a little fishing, not catching.
Do I look like a natural?
We found a great "posing" tree. Laura and I work together at The Children's Hospital, people get us confused all the time- blonde- brunette, Sarah- Laura, it's tough.
This is where we started teh bike ride (I didn't get picture of the lake or the ride, I was cocentrating on breathing).
Maroon Bells near Aspen.
Half of our camping group.
Did I mention that the wildflowers were out as well? They were beatiful, I thought these were especially appropriate for the 4th of July- red, white, and blue.
