The past two weekends have been really wonderful. I think a huge part of this is that I haven't had to go to work on Mondays because of my new schedule. So the weekend is extra long. Last weekend, the Pellegrino's came to visit. Meg, V and the kids had never been this side of Glenwood before, and Meg's bucket list included a trip to Telluride. They all stayed at my house-my bedroom is pretty big and has its own bathroom, so that was their travel headquarters. The boys and I slept in the guest room. We had so much fun! They came in last Sunday afternoon. They enjoyed seeing the house and then we went into town. We painted pottery, played putt putt golf, and ate dinner at Colorado Boy Pizza. The highlight of Sunday though was our spur of the moment trip to the Orvis "clothing optional" hot springs in Ridgeway. We got there later in the evening and promised the kids that all of us would wear our bathing, not birthday, suits. It is a really nice hot springs, with an indoor pool as well as smaller outdoor, hot pools surrounded by beautiful landscaping.
Monday we headed to Telluride. When we got to town, the four of them hiked to Bridal Veil Falls. I stayed behind, as I am not in shape to keep up with kids and two fit adults on a moderately difficult trail. After that we ate a picnic lunch in Town Park, went into town for ice cream and souvenirs, and then they took the Gondola up to the top of the mountain. I am not really a fan of heights so I wandered around town for a bit. That night we ate turkey tacos, drank some wine, and the kids relaxed in front of the TV and Meg, Vince and I had insightful conversation. They left on Tuesday, and it took me a few days to recover. I missed them and loved having them visit. The kids were so well behaved, patient, loving...just good kids...the whole time. And Ches and Stan were excellent furry companions, being patient when the kids petted and played with them.
This past weekend was the Montrose Botanical Society's garden tour. I became a member the minute I heard we had a botanical society and a botanic gardens in town. It is small but well maintained and very pretty. I volunteered to sell tickets being stationed at the botanic gardens. There were five homes on the tour, and each home was unique. That day, they had musicians playing at different homes, and also plein air artists painting at various locations. The Thursday before, all the volunteers and home owners on the tour got a preview. It was super fun to meet new people and see these garden gems around town.
Today is Monday, and it felt so good to not wake up and have to think about going to work. I am headed to Ridgeway for a walk along the river trail, and then to Ouray to the hot springs. I think I am going to really like this part-time gig!
