Last week we went for a drive up in the mountains to see what fall had to offer this year. As expected, her color palette was spectacular.
We only live 30-40 miles from the mountains, but the dramatic difference from the landscape we see in town everyday (think flat, brown and dry) never fails to leave me in absolute, jaw-dropping awe at the beauty so close to me. There is only a small window of opportunity to see the aspens in all their glittering splendor. A week too early or too late will leave you disappointed. But if you plan your trip at just the right time, you will be rewarded with the most dazzling hues dancing before your very eyes.
On our drive my daughter asked, "So, Mom, are aspens the trees with leaves like sparkling gold sequins?" Yes, exactly.
Although it was a cloudy day with rain threatening at any moment, we were blessed with pockets of sun that seemed to set the entire forest ablaze.
My favorite part of the day was driving through a quaint, little mountain town admiring the leaf strewn streets and quiet houses. Especially this cute pink one with the lace curtains and the...odd garden decor.
Are those...really real? And how do I get one for my flower beds?
OMG!!!! MY heart cries now...seeing all those pictures of my moutains! Oh man....it hurts. It was beautiful weather wise here today, just doesnt feel like home yet. Probably never will
Posted by: Danielle | October 12, 2012 at 09:17 PM
LOL! Love the bucks! Too funny! I used to live in Colorado Springs! Up in Mountain Shadows where they had that terrible fire! The houses right behind our old house are no longer there. Such a terrible thing. I used to go and paint in Garden of the Gods and I absolutely love Manitou Springs! If you've never been to Manitou you should go, but not in the summer. Spring and fall are best.
Posted by: Marva | November 28, 2012 at 08:10 AM