Susan's Pondering

This weekend we went to my family’s cabin in Allenspark. The drive up the South Saint Vrain Canyon is beautiful with little traffic. We stopped and witnessed kayakers coming down the St Vrain River, through the Narrows, heading to Lyons. I was amazed at the rapids these kayakers were going through. There were a lot of spotters roped off on side of river to assist if anyone needed help, encouraging and timing the participants. Our timing was perfect to allow us this experience.

My parents purchased the cabin in 1972 for the location, 30 minute drive from Longmont and Boulder making this possible to come to after work. We have used the cabin, creating many memories, throughout the years. The atmosphere is conducive to immediate relaxation. A day in the mountains is priceless to me. The smell of pine trees; glittering aspen leaves waving in the breeze; the intensive blue sky; the fresh, crisp air in the morning; the quietness away from fast paced life of the plains are all reasons why I love spending time at the cabin.

The Rocky Mountains are awesome!  As a native of Colorado, I never have stopped appreciating their existence on a daily basis, awed by their majestic beauty rising along the western horizon.   Which way you are heading in Colorado is easy to remember ~ mountains are to the west.  This is a definite advantage for kids in school.

A great way to spend a day in Colorado is taking a drive in the mountains.  I love the smell of the pine trees.  The sky is so blue.  Colors appear vibrant, most likely because of the elevation.   Many drives are through the canyon with a river to the side of the road.  Even the air smells so fresh and clean.  Oh, I wish I could spend this gorgeous spring day in the mountains!  Instead, I will PONDER over my real estate business and daydream in between contacts.

Do you want to enjoy the Rocky Mountains?  Begin your search for a home by visiting my website at www.susanpond.com.