Vacation ~ Day # 3 Morning ~ June 23 2010

We had arrived at our first destination on our Vacation, Denver Colorado.

Weds. morning I was up bright and early and waiting with anticipation to meet some friends in person for the first time. While I was waiting I took some photos from the Hotel of our surroundings...too sweet!

I see mountains from the parking lot of the Hotel...Yes I see an expressway too but I wasn't looking at that, I was inspired and in awe of the Rocky Mountains....

Then I looked out in a field next to the hotel and there were Prairie Dogs...WOW!

Wild Prairie Dogs right next to the Hotel and Expressway...how cool is that!

Well I thought it was exciting until I was informed by a native Coloradan that Prairie dogs are considered a pest and excellent target practice, ekk...

Michael had to check out a Prairie Dog hole..."Anyone down there?"

(ER doctor: And how did your son get bit on the nose? (just kidding, imagination kicked in there for a moment))

The field was just full of them and I was having a blast trying to get a decent photo...not very easy!

I got a bit too close and she headed for her den...Whistling and Chattering at me the whole time, Oops!

I went up to the third floor and found a window where I could get a better view of the East Slope of the Rockies...How can you live in Denver and NOT take photos of these gorgeous slopes?

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Stay tuned for the rest of the day!

Meeting friends, visiting the Denver Museum of History and Science, and swimming at the Hotel pool...