Colorado.....

 

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I think I mentioned that we planned on ~ and went ~ to the Denver Botanical Gardens.  In the distance I see this colorful object....and as we approached it, I said "that's a Chihuly"!  Who else would construct this colorful and crazy plant bloom/spike/weirdness?  It was really beautiful.  I love his work.

The gardens are huge.  The Japanese section was beautiful and I took a ton of photos.

This one turned out strange looking....I don't know why the lily pads washed out, I guess because the sky was so blue.  The reflection of the clouds was disturbed by the ripples in the water.  The water was very dark, and I read that they put a food-safe black dye into the water to reduce algae ~ and as a side benefit, it made the reflection of the sky really pop.

I have to say, it was really hot that day, at 97.  I was hot and sweaty after that, and a bit dehydrated until I found a few water fountains.  It was fun though!  It's worth seeing if you're traveling through.

The Denver Orthodox Cathedral.  It's beautiful, and we had a great time at the enthronement!  I saw a few people I knew!  That was a surprise.

Our new Metropolitan Constantine....AXIOS!! 

The ceiling of a smaller chapel in the cathedral.  So beautiful!

I'll leave ya with this photo I took a few days ago.  These are lenticular clouds....it was early in the morning, which is why it's so dark.

Have a great weekend, everyone!

Love, 365

It's a beautiful day......

 

The hollyhocks just keep growing.  They are beautiful, and I'm really enjoying them.  I have one early plant in my garden that I will transplant in the yard, but it won't flower for two years.  

I've been enjoying my gardening, and put in a new above ground planter a few days ago.  Today ~ after we walked the dogs for 3 miles ~ I put in the ground cloth and put the 3 bags of soil in it.  As it turns out, I will need two more bags.  I know I'm putting the peach peppers in it (I think it's the color of the pepper that gives it the name) but I haven't decided what else to put in.  Somethings will come to me!

At last my chives are coming up.  They took forever!  My strawberries are putting on blooms after a month long hiatus from the spring.  I put them in a self-watering planter, and they're doing good.  Maybe next year we can harvest enough to make jam, but so far we eat them as they ripen.....so good.  

Lol, I've been looking at sofa beds for my office and this add popped up for a "human dog bed".  I just think it's hilarious.  Could you imagine your guests sleeping in one of these?  Hmmmm....I don't think so.  

The painting continues.  I've put a couple of color patches on the walls, but I may need to get a couple more to check out.  My office hasn't been painted for over 12 years, so I think it's time for a refresher.

Friday I am going with 3 others to Denver to attend an event at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral on Saturday.  I've never been to a cathedral, nor have I ever seen a Metropolitan be enthroned (I know, that's an odd word for it).  We're also going to go to check out the botanical gardens.  I'm really looking forward to the trip, but not so much riding in someone else's car.  I'm worried about motion sickness, which I don't have a problem with if I drive.  I do have medication (meclizine) that I'll take if I decide not to drive.  

Well, I think it's time for a shower and a nap.  I love being retired!

Love, 365