The La Plata Mountains

Our first stop was the gallery, "Studio & Gallery" - a co-op of different artists from the area.
Kendra and I liked this art book, with an interesting new story line. I wanted to buy it for her, but missed my chance. Don't go away (I now say to myself) and think you'll go back to get it! I left the money for it with my son, and hope he has a chance to purchase it for me, since he works in Durango sometimes. Most of his work is from home these days.
Kendra (daughter-in-law) window shopping. But ahead is one of our destinations in Durango, the Artisan Ice Cream Shop with their own concoctions. I had Belgium Chocolate, while my son had Espresso ice cream in espresso coffee. Kendra had the Belgium Chocolate and something pink. (see below)
Durango had lots of shops, but my breathing was limited, so not much strolling that day. It's about 6300 feet above sea level and I had had pneumonia 2 weeks before. So most of my tourism was by car.
The Strater Hotel is from the early days of this mining town.
There were many beautiful old houses to be seen as well.
I was curious about this very grey ridge, with no vegetation on it's sides. Tai has gone mountain biking on part of it and he said it's all shale...very slippery to bike on.
Sharing with Skywatch Friday
Today's quote:
Everything changes when you start to emit your own frequency rather than absorbing the frequencies around you..
A good visit..looks nice and relaxing.
ReplyDeleteAll those lovely buildings, big and small!
Artists co-ops and collectives are definitely the way to go...
Strength...and safety! In numbers.
So glad you're now in a gallery co-op also! I've been involved in several, and they do help small inventories of an artist getting into retailing.
DeleteLooks like a fun place to explore. Love your sky capture. Have a great day and a happy Easter weekend.
ReplyDeleteIt is one of many little towns/cities in the area which have interesting shops!
Delete...be an American Hippie. Happy Easter and spring, Barbara.
ReplyDeleteWhy not!
DeleteYou sent me a heart today. One of my very best friends was born and raised in Durango and went back to visit family often. She passed about a year ago and returned home to her family in Durango. I don't think I have ever seen photos of the town itself.
ReplyDeleteIt's quite a big city, compared to my little home in Black Mountain. So glad to share what I saw with you, and to bring back fond memories of your friend.
DeleteHi Barbara, We have been to Durango and explored a bit. Love the old railway depot that serves the Durango and Silverton scenic Railroad. Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
ReplyDeleteI imagined that would be something to catch your attention! I was interested in the Silverton railroad ride until we saw the prices!
DeleteDurango looks like a lot of fun. I like it's old mining heritage. "Oldest you've been and youngest you will ever be" really makes me stop and think!
ReplyDeleteI will need to go back a few more times to see everything!
DeleteDurango looks like a nice place to explore. The Strater Hotel is a beauty. Have a Happy Easter, Barbara.
ReplyDeleteI would like to go see the lobby of the Stater next time I visit. Happy Easter to you as well!
DeleteDurango looks lovely and, yes, I'd have had an ice cream! The hotel pictured is a beautiful old building.
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure, but one hotel has a restaurant with a place to eat next to a river...probably not the Stater.
DeleteWhat a wonderful old hotel!
ReplyDeleteWe have two or three of those dispensaries in town, and nobody get stoned. Some people get medical help.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a wonderful place to while away some time.
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