FOR WATERY WEDNESDAY a flashback to another Spring in another State.
I'm actually feeling just a little bit guilty about posting Geoff's snowy picture the other day. As he said in his comment -- and I added later -- Colorado weather is very changeable. It doesn't always snow on the plains in the Spring and when it does it melts quickly.
And Colorado is truly beautiful. I took these pictures the last time we visited in the Spring. We always go on beautiful drives and walks when we're there, but these three pictures were not taken on any special excursion -- we were within strolling distance of where the kids live.
So the main things to remember if you go to Colorado are: Dress in layers. And be prepared for anything. But always expect it to be beautiful. You won't be disappointed.
Blue skies with big fluffy clouds, snow-capped mountains, clean blue water, herons (is that what they are?) and an island with flowering trees. AND, close to the kiddos! What more could a person ask for? Well, maybe pie and coffee.
donna
Posted by: donna | April 27, 2010 at 04:43 PM
Love the shot with the mountains in the background. Beautiful!:)
Posted by: A Garden of Threads | April 27, 2010 at 07:27 PM
So beautiful.
Posted by: J Bar | April 27, 2010 at 07:33 PM
ohh! that first shot looks quite appealing! Nice photos!
Posted by: Jill | April 27, 2010 at 07:57 PM
Beautiful photos. You have all the wonderful elements of nature: mountains, hills, greenery, water and wild birds.
Posted by: Joyful | April 27, 2010 at 08:50 PM
Pretty scenery and photos!
Posted by: Eileen | April 28, 2010 at 02:27 AM
I lived in Colorado for nearly 50 years....and the Spring snows are quite damaging 'cause they're heavy and tend to leave chaos. Then, not to mention the snows that last for months in winter. [the snow remaining on the ground that is]
I'm glad I moved when I retired to a tropical setting.
My WATERY WEDNESDAY...do stop by if you get a chance.
Posted by: Hootin' Anni | April 28, 2010 at 02:44 AM
Sounds like a big contrast to Florida. I had a friend who has just returned home after spending 2 years in Colorado. The kids loved the snow.
Posted by: diane | April 28, 2010 at 04:04 AM
I'm ambivalent about the upsell on my new home state. Reminds me of the Tom McCall billboards in Oregon in the 70's. But on the other hand, I'm certainly not a native, so I can't complain.
Posted by: Geoff | April 28, 2010 at 07:30 AM
I agree that Colorado is so beautiful. I really like the picture with the heron I'm guessing.
Posted by: Margot at Joyfully Retired | April 28, 2010 at 02:56 PM
I new instantly that these are not Florida photos. Hubby jokes that the highest point in Florida is a freeway overcrossing.
Posted by: Martha Z | April 28, 2010 at 04:02 PM
I love spring snow.. we had two days of it here last week.
Colorado looks as beautiful as I've heard it is... Fabulous.
Posted by: Lady Fi | April 28, 2010 at 08:45 PM
I'd love to go to Colorado sometime. Sandie
Posted by: Chatty Crone | May 04, 2010 at 06:35 AM