Breakfast in Ouray

this is part one of our road trip to Southwest Colorado.

I had asked some of my friends for advice. 

I didn't know if it was feasible to visit 3 to 4 cities in one weekend.

One friend suggested it was possible, but we would be spending most of our time

in the car. And she was right!
Here are some photos along the way.

 Drove by the Blue Lake and into the
Black Canyon,

Our first destination

was the town of Ouray, 

also known

as the "Switzerland of America."

charming original Victorian structures

 A walk around town before breakfast.
Unfortunately, we didn't have time to relax in the Hot Springs Pool

Off to our next destination, Telluride!

A daytrip to see a glacier via the fall river road

A snowball fight in August!

You know me too well. I can't stop discovering my surroundings! We finally had a free weekend for our little family of three. I suggested a hike followed by a picnic. 

To get there, we drove about an hour or so west of Denver to the town of Idaho Springs. Then we hiked for  less than a mile? Let me tell you, walking uphill at an elevation of 10,000 feet was not easy, but then again I was only carrying our lunch, hubby on the other hand was looking after Beli.

snowboarders descending from the snowfield.

We made it to St. Mary's Glacier.

 I noticed many of the trees had its roots spreading outwards.

 Collecting flowers.

 Time for our picnic.

 Enjoying the beautiful view.

 Ready for the snowfight?

We are!

 We made it back to the parking lot just as it was beginning to rain.

It was a great day! Beli was exhausted and within minutes she fell asleep.

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How is your weekend going?