Weekend Wonders

First of all, this is the second edition of the blog. The first I accidentally deleted, thus inspiring me to even greater heights of creativity!

It was a glorious weekend beginning with our arrival in Steamboat Springs on Friday. The first congregation met at the property of friends who provided a fantastic safari-like experience with alfresco dining and trekking through the wilderness. To top it off, they ordered the beautiful moonrise over the mountains.

Saturday morning dawned with other friends hosting us at their beautiful home. We had a spread to rival the best in European bed and breakfast establishments. And the view? It is stunning from their dining hall window. The top of this next photo shows a black line, which is the trim around the window…I couldn’t even get the entire scene in my frame.

After filling our bellies, we did the ”divide and conquer” routine. Each couple chose their fun while our hosts prepared the cenatory event for the evening. My spouse and I, along with our moonrise specialist friend, decided to test the ”all-terrainness” of our ATVs. It was a glorious afternoon of challenging and beautiful riding. Mother Nature did not disappoint. The weather cooperated fully, and we returned dust-laden and happy, ready for the evening feast.

The annual get-together at our hosts is referred to as the Viking Dinner Extravaganza. Friends enjoy a sit-down dinner in the atmosphere of conviviality. We properly celebrated the Norse heritage with our stories, laughter, memories, and toasts. The dining hall resounded with joyfulness.

Aside from the misplaced canvas bag, (Who left that there? Moi?) this partial photo gives you a glimpse into the glory of our experience. We return with fuel to take us to the end of summer, begin anew our ordinary days, and look forward to future reunions. Thank you to the SB crew for the fabulous experiences.