Finally, a full day of adventure with NO driving necessary!! Vail really does have a lot to offer those visiting during the summer months. We took advantage of all we could in the time we had and I have found myself with slight writers-block because of it. I suppose I am overly relaxed to the point where my brain has ceased to function. I apologize if the following paragraphs are boring, rambling or nonsensical.
Taking it back a minute, I have to mention that mom continued to think that she was hearing things last night... consequently we both went to sleep paranoid. Luckily, It didn't phase me and I still slept like a rock (as always). I even had a dream I was in a bongo band with Shana- Awesome little jam session while I slept. I woke up happy.
Basically, we started the morning getting our usual coffee fix. After juicing up, we explored the Vail Cascade Resort a bit to determine what it was we wanted to get into. Exercise was a good motivator so we decided to take a mile walk into town along Gore Creek that runs at the base of the mountain. Even though it was chilly in the morning, 55 degrees, it was quite hot on the walk. Luckily we both wore layers because they were stripped off a tenth of the way in. I swear it was 85 (those of you on east coast are drooling, I know). Actually the sun is more intense at 10,000 ft. and it makes it feel a heck of a lot warmer then it actually is. So its 60 and it feels like 90; This explains the excessive sweating.
Continuing on, we shopped around, perusing the ski/boarding shops and getting excited for a winter of awesome trips to Tahoe and Jackson Hole. The thought of winter made me cool off for a short minute then I realized it was hot again.
We ate at a restaurant of my choice, go figure- The Blue Moose (mahhh- hungry moosey) and then took the infamous Gondola up to the top of the Mountain. Vail had the first functioning Gondolas in the US, this is why they are infamous. We rode with people from Connecticut and Texas. They were nice. We hiked around the top at 11,000 or so. Its like nothing anymore, hiking where the planes are flying- No biggy. By the way, we did see a plane flying and it was really close. I love planes.
The rain looked like it was approaching so we rode the gondola down and found a nice little Gelato/Coffee shop to cozy up in. Actually, it never even rained, we just wanted a reason to get ice cream and coffee lol.
We headed back and decided now was the time to get a tan. It was 5p, the sun was still really high in the sky and it was hot as a mo fo. Nothing a little cool plunge pool cant cure. I love the intense sun. Its hot, but its not, but it is, all at the same time. We finally retired to the house, got some food and have started to prepare for our trip tomorrow. Back on the road we go.
I hate to leave as I could see myself spending more time here touring around and maybe even enjoying a spa treatment. But before I spend whatever is left of my savings I better hit the road. Big day tomorrow, cant wait to report about all the awesome sights and experiences. Until then all I can hope for is another awesome dream of bongos.
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