Our friends from Chicago, John and Heather, have chosen to move out west for what they are hoping is a slower pace of life. They have picked Fort Collins, Colorado as their new home. Daniel and I met them on our last day in Denver to go see the new house they are about to close on and explore the town.
Fort Collins is a college town, home of Colorado State University, and an hour north of Denver. This a picture of the reservoir which looks over the town.
The thing I loved the most about Fort Collins is its so charming Old Downtown.
This college town must have more industry or lots of tourism because it's a downtown is a big area, filled with nice shops and restaurants. The buildings and sidewalks have been freshened up and maintained, something I don't think alot of cities can afford to do when trying to revive their old downtowns.
Okay, let's talk taste buds. For dinner we went to a local brewery and John ordered chicken and waffles. The chicken was so-so, but the waffles were served with pepper butter, creating an amazing contrast to the maple syrup. He let me try one, and I'm telling you, you gotta try Pepper Butter!
For breakfast we went to the Silver Grill Cafe and I had my first Bloody Mary, virgin of course. I have always been nervous to try tomato juice, but I think I'm going to look up a few recipes. It was yummy, especially with the big stalk of celery.
You will never find a more luscious, not too sweet cinnamon roll, than at the Silver Grill Cafe, Fort Collins, CO. Hope you get to stop by one day.
Bye bye
Chicago. We sure had a
great time with
you, but are grateful to have our friends within driving distance.
wow cool lol
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