Rocky Mountain High's

I am going to be blunt here, no pun intended, but if you haven't been to Colorado Springs and to the places I am going to mention...you may want to travel West! Seriously!  Of course, I returned to Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, a yearly tradition, where I am still trying to figure out how to snatch a giraffe on my way out.  The place never gets old, ever! The views of the city below are amazing too!  I could just feed the giraffe's but I give my attention to the other animals too, I don't want them to feel left out!  Get there folks! It's the only Mountainside Zoo in the US!

Bon Ton's ~ a small-hometown feel restaurant with some delicious bacon...I mean, food. No really, the bacon is to die for! It's located in Old Colorado City, so it's nearby to quaint little shops and many other places to check out.  They have outdoor seating and allow your dog to join...extra points for them!  The people are awesome too!  I wanted to take the newspaper-style menu home...and while debating how I was going to do that, I decided I should probably just ask the server if I could just have it, without "stealing" it.  But it was my lucky day, you can take them without even asking...it says so right on the menu.  I think I'll frame it. 

Tsing Tao House ~ Pre-race dinner and post-race snack! Because you know the servings are always enough for at least two meals! They have great food and their crab rangoon is the bomb!  My Colorado bestie recommended this place and I am so glad she did!  Besides we managed to stop by a couple of liquor stores and I grabbed some local brew, Dry Dock Apricot Blonde...Colorado has some of the best beer I have ever had! Besides the can is orange so that is what drew me in, but now I wish I would have stocked up on it! 

I had to include a pic of Harley girl..a dog with so much personality and so tall she can eat off the counter. She is the sweetest!  Until next time Colorado! 

 

Love To You Colorado!
Shona