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Let It Grow

Outside OasisFarmers Market deprived, that is what we have been.  On the road for four weeks and no farmers markets available to us.  Anyone who knows us; knows we purchase most of our groceries from farmers markets on a weekly basis.  Withdrawal had begun to set in.

Arriving in Cortez, CO we headed to the Colorado Visitor Center for information on local attractions.  On the street corner we saw a sign for “Let It Grow” having fresh vegetables and coffee.  Now we were really in heaven – fresh vegetables and coffee, on our way.  Unfortunately they were closed for the next two days.  No worry we would still be in town; add Let It Grow to places to visit. Continue reading

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Galloping Goose

Galloping Goose No. 5Sipping coffee and talking with Teresa, owner of The Pony Expresso, we were asked what brought us to Dolores, CO.  Laurie answered we wanted to see the Galloping Goose and Teresa started laughing saying not many people come for that reason.  Maybe not but we thought the Galloping Goose was unique and deserved a visit. Continue reading

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The Pony Expresso, Dolores, CO

TeresaThe Pony Expresso – More than just a coffee shop….a bakery, a gallery, a place to connect, unwind and enjoy.”

Coffee is embedded in our Cajun Culture.  We spent many an afternoon having coffee with our grandparents and parents.  It was an enjoyable occasion where we discussed the day, learned about our heritage, and looked to the future.  Now as we travel we look for those coffeehouses that give us that afternoon pleasure of fresh coffee and visiting. Continue reading

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Trail Ridge Road, Rocky Mountain National Park

When you’re from the lowlands of Louisiana, having your morning coffee with a majestic view of the Rockies in the distance is awe inspiring.  Our perch at the Boulder County Fairgrounds in Longmont, CO, gave us a view of the mountains being painted by the rising sun in the morning and a silhouette in the evening.  This morning was different. We packed a picnic lunch and set out to explore Trail Ridge Road in the Rocky Mountain National Park.

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The Stanley, Estes Park, Colorado

On our trip from Bear Lake we stopped in Estes Park to have lunch and see the sights.  One of the main sights is The Stanley Hotel which sits high overlooking the town of Estes Park.  F. O. Stanley, of the famed Stanley Steamer, came to Colorado in 1903 for health reasons.

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Highland Farmers Market Denver, Colorado

Our third farmers market in three days was in the Highland area of Denver, Colorado.  It is a neighborhood farmers market featuring farms goods, prepared foods and crafts.  Our nephew, Matthew Erley, lives in the Highland neighborhood and was anxious to show us their market.

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Longmont, Colorado Farmers Market

After our two week void of farmers markets we are making up for lost markets.  Longmont Farmers Market is our second farmers market in three days.  Since we are staying at the Boulder County Fairgrounds in Longmont and that is where the farmers market is, it was an easy and pleasant walk to the market on Saturday morning.

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Barking Dogs, Flowers and Bears

Barking Dog Café in Lyons, Colorado was recommended to us as a must stop on the way to Rocky Mountain National Park.  So we did.  We were expecting much more than we found; Barking Dog is a coffee shop where locals enjoy coffee, reading and visiting.  This is a no rush, relax, take in the atmosphere, kick back kinda place.  No surprise when we ordered breakfast and waited about 30 minutes for our items.  The food was not worth the 30 minute wait although we were able to sit outside and enjoy the morning. Mingling with the locals and other travelers Barking Dog attracts makes this worth the stop.

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