Denver Scrapbook - Hiking & Mexican Food!
WHAT BENNIE'S BEEN DOING, WEEKS 9-10: Denver Hiking & Mexican Food!
On Monday, morning, October 29, I went hiking with a group from House for All Sinners & Saints (HFASS). They picked me up at 6:30 am... yikes! I wasn't thrilled about that - you know how I hate mornings. But, now I can see why some folks like them... because being up that early, God treated me to an absolutely gorgeous sunrise :)
Then, we hiked at Mount Falcon Park near Morrison, Colorado... in the foothills of the Rockies.
Then, on Thursday, November 1, I went hiking with a new friend I met during the Iona Pilgrimage. How cool is it that someone on my pilgrimage would be from Denver?! Kind of like a God-thing don't you think?!? And, another divine gift: there was still snow on the ground from a snowfall that happened before I arrived in Denver :)
On Friday, November 2, I went hiking with the HFASS group again to pick up a few folks who couldn't go on Monday :) We hiked 10 miles to the top of Bergen Peak (9701 Feet!) It was another early morning with a 6:00 am departure time, but it was definitely worth it... lots and lots of snow!
Finally, another great Denver experience for me was the delicious Mexican food - YEA!!!!
In between all the Holy Rolling, Hiking and Mexican Food, I did find time to read two Enneagram books to prepare for our spiritual retreat at Ghost Ranch. I also re-read some of Nadia's book, Pastrix, now that I have a frame of reference for some of the folks and places she mentions. And, on Thursday evening I had the opportunity to join a HFASS group for dinner and contemplative sharing on Sunday's gospel text. Super folks! Great time.
I promise to get back to Paris after I get settled in Santa Fe. For now, I need to pack my bag.... so, Adios friends and thank you again for this wonderful, wonderful sabbatical journey!
On Monday, morning, October 29, I went hiking with a group from House for All Sinners & Saints (HFASS). They picked me up at 6:30 am... yikes! I wasn't thrilled about that - you know how I hate mornings. But, now I can see why some folks like them... because being up that early, God treated me to an absolutely gorgeous sunrise :)
Then, we hiked at Mount Falcon Park near Morrison, Colorado... in the foothills of the Rockies.
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| Monday HFASS Hiking Group |
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| 1914 Cornerstone for a U.S. President's "Summer White House," dream child of John Brisben Walker that never materialized, but did provide the land that is now Mount Falcon Park |
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| View from the Top! |
Then, on Thursday, November 1, I went hiking with a new friend I met during the Iona Pilgrimage. How cool is it that someone on my pilgrimage would be from Denver?! Kind of like a God-thing don't you think?!? And, another divine gift: there was still snow on the ground from a snowfall that happened before I arrived in Denver :)
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| Ready to hike Mount Galbraith Loop |
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| SNOW!!! |
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| Atop Mount Galbraith |
On Friday, November 2, I went hiking with the HFASS group again to pick up a few folks who couldn't go on Monday :) We hiked 10 miles to the top of Bergen Peak (9701 Feet!) It was another early morning with a 6:00 am departure time, but it was definitely worth it... lots and lots of snow!
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| 6:30 am...Trying to get excited about hiking Bergen Peak |
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| Sunrise in Evergreen near Bergen Peak |
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| Friday HFASS Hiking Group |
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| Lots o' SNOW! |
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| Atop Bergen Peak at 9701 feet! |
Finally, another great Denver experience for me was the delicious Mexican food - YEA!!!!
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| Mile High Mary's Green Chile Burger! |
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| The Moses Pizza: Pepperoni, Jalapeno, Basil, & Pesto Marinara |
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| Green Chile Tamales! |
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| Huevos Rancheros with Green Chile Sauce - Yum! |
In between all the Holy Rolling, Hiking and Mexican Food, I did find time to read two Enneagram books to prepare for our spiritual retreat at Ghost Ranch. I also re-read some of Nadia's book, Pastrix, now that I have a frame of reference for some of the folks and places she mentions. And, on Thursday evening I had the opportunity to join a HFASS group for dinner and contemplative sharing on Sunday's gospel text. Super folks! Great time.
I promise to get back to Paris after I get settled in Santa Fe. For now, I need to pack my bag.... so, Adios friends and thank you again for this wonderful, wonderful sabbatical journey!