Miles travelled: 214 mi.
Major roads travelled: I-70, CO-82
Facts learned: Aspen has an elevation of 7,908 feet at the city’s base. It is recommended that visitors drink lots of water to prevent dehydration due to the dryness of mountain air and increased breathing rate, a result of the decreasingly available oxygen at higher altitudes.
Classical works selected as soundtracks for the majestic Colorado scenery: Serenade for Strings by Dvořák, Appalachian Spring by Copland, Divertimento for String Orchestra by Bartók. All recordings were of chamber ensembles. (I’m definitely missing my beloved Camerata Notturna!)
Funny lines of the day:
“I feel like I’m Heidi in the mountains.” ~ Jenny (upon arriving at Chautauqua National Park)
“I personally hate attracting attention. But if you want to do this, I’ll take a picture.” ~ Jenny (in response to Ann’s proposition of whipping out her violin in the park)
“I’m stepping on the gas and nothing is happening.” ~ Ann (on one of the many sections of road that steadily climbs upward to Aspen)
Shout outs:
-Mark! We wish you were on the road with us. We love you, bro!
-Anna, thanks for your Boulder recommendations. Pearl Street Mall and Amante were great!
-Jihyun, the woman who makes the world turn. Thanks for finding us a perfect star-gazing spot in Aspen and for showing us around this town in true glamor style.
Link to Photos:
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=454238&id=737260531&l=47c648fb58
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