We got up bright and early this morning, so we could see the air balloons taking off at the annual rodeo. Last night was a little warmer than it has been. It's a little more humid than usual today. I started the day about 5:30 a.m. and put on jeans with both a long sleeve and short sleeve shirt topped with a fleece. I removed the fleece around 9 and I'm now down to my short sleeves in the library at Lincoln Park. (By the way, the library here has a nice little cafe right inside where they sell all kinds of coffee, tea and cold drinks, as well as a few sandwiches.)
We drove our car to a designated place in town. We were then bussed to a large open area to watch the balloons take off. It was a very organized affair. As soon as you entered the area, the Lions Club started selling coffee and burritos. Then we watched the balloons, which were lying on the grass, fill up with hot air and take off. By the time we left a couple of hours later, there were at least 25 in the air. I'm not sure if they had more. A Denver Bronco cheerleader was posing in a blue bikini for a calendar. There were a number of people around her, as you might imagine. She was shivering, but she had brought only a tiny little white hooded sweater for warmth. Somebody in the crowd offered her a blanket. I suggest that she be better prepared next time. She looked SO uncomfortable.
We took the bus back to our car and drove a short distance to the Lincoln Park area, which really is pretty. The library is located within the grounds, it seems. The river runs behind the park and the library. I think most of the people at the Rodeo went to Art in the Park, too, because there is a huge crowd here. I really didn't think there was much to see--all the art fairs seem to be pretty much the same, as far as I'm concerned. The only difference is that there is a western theme to the pieces. There's also a large area for food. We'll probably eat lunch there.
There are still a few things we want to see before we leave Steamboat Springs and Stagecoach Monday morning. We are thinking about going to Strawberry Hot Springs this afternoon.
We drove our car to a designated place in town. We were then bussed to a large open area to watch the balloons take off. It was a very organized affair. As soon as you entered the area, the Lions Club started selling coffee and burritos. Then we watched the balloons, which were lying on the grass, fill up with hot air and take off. By the time we left a couple of hours later, there were at least 25 in the air. I'm not sure if they had more. A Denver Bronco cheerleader was posing in a blue bikini for a calendar. There were a number of people around her, as you might imagine. She was shivering, but she had brought only a tiny little white hooded sweater for warmth. Somebody in the crowd offered her a blanket. I suggest that she be better prepared next time. She looked SO uncomfortable.
We took the bus back to our car and drove a short distance to the Lincoln Park area, which really is pretty. The library is located within the grounds, it seems. The river runs behind the park and the library. I think most of the people at the Rodeo went to Art in the Park, too, because there is a huge crowd here. I really didn't think there was much to see--all the art fairs seem to be pretty much the same, as far as I'm concerned. The only difference is that there is a western theme to the pieces. There's also a large area for food. We'll probably eat lunch there.
There are still a few things we want to see before we leave Steamboat Springs and Stagecoach Monday morning. We are thinking about going to Strawberry Hot Springs this afternoon.
I love that picture of the girl in the bikini, it is so funny. I wanna go on a long vacation. Will you come get me?
ReplyDeleteSure, honey!
ReplyDeleteBust my bubble! Thought that was you till you said otherwise. Enjoy the cool evenings. May drop down to 75 here tonite. 103 being called for tomorrow!!
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