First off, I'm back from my trip to Colorado with my family. It was a wonderful trip, for I had forgotten how relaxing that state and the mountains are!

We stayed in Boulder, Colorado which is basically a hippie college town. Very green and focused on health and well being and all of that hippie stuff ("the Granola bubble surrounded by reality" I believe I heard it called.) It's pretty nice but still in the "flatlands" much like Denver.

I'd have much preferred to be more up in the mountains but hey, that's for next time right?

Anyway, while I was there, my aunts, grandmother and I took a ride in a Hot Air Balloon! And man I would so totally go again in a heart beat!! It was pricy but overall worth it for the view alone. We were up at 2500 feet!! And the ride is as smooth as silk with out a bump, even the landing was really smooth! Ah it was awesome and I highly recommend anyone and everyone do it, though maybe if you're scared of heights. (which i am but the basket is like 3ft high on all sides, so there is no way to fall out unless you climb up onto the side.)

The next day we took the cog train up to the summit of Pike's Peak which is 14,110 feet above sea level. The ride itself was awesome and There are many photos and video to show that, and the peak was really cool too! It was cold due to the elevation and a storm rolling in, like in the 30's so cold enough for it to snow. And man, I have to say being that high up on the mountains is awesome! We even saw Big Horned Sheep and Pika that live on the mountain. If anyone is in this area, I recommend this as well, though, the downside is you have about 30 min at the top and if you miss your train you're kinda screwed since tickets only work for the specific train that you're on. =:/

We also went to Red Rocks amphitheater and checked that out. The formations were absolutely stunning! Unfortunately there wasn't a show playing, but i have heard that the sound there is amazing!

Mmm that's about it really, it was a short trip but a good one. ^^

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Now, for the pimping.

So my friend is having a sale of art supplies that he doesn't use any more and needs the space for other things, if you could check it out if you're an artist or going in to art school, this would be perfect for you!
Just follow the link below and you'll have everything you need.

http://www.furaffinity.net/view/11269094/

-Kuro