Sunday, November 23, 2008

Where a River Runs

I sure like traveling, but I like coming home.
Denver was great. I never did need that winter coat though. It was 78 on Tuesday and the evenings were also comfortable. It wasn't until the day I left that a cold front had moved in overnight and temps dipped way down to freezing. I think I saw some things I wouldn't have if I didn't have that Sunset article too.

With the conference and time constraints I could only stick to the downtown areas. Couldn't get over to the Rockies or any country trails. I've always loved a downtown that has a river running through it. Reno (yes Reno), Redding, Chicago. Accessible rivers with trails, parks and activities; more of a feature of the city than something that is considered to be a problem area by its officials.

Maybe someday the Los Angeles River will be like that. Maybe I'll have to get more involved in the developments here. I know there are local advocates for the Los Angeles River and plans underway to develop the riverfront areas. Progress being made as the people of the city become more involved in its direction.

Denver Photos here.

4 comments:

Keith said...

I got to see Denver from the top of the Mountains in a truck at night after I left L.A., what an awesome site, to bad I could stay and see the sites during the day...

Hope you two are well...

Keith

Cinnamon Thoughts said...

Hey Keith. Hope you are well :)

Anonymous said...

That was the Platte, the river that is often too thick to drink, too wet to plow. This was a good water year for Denver.

Anonymous said...

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