What a birthday this has been! Donna, aka, Luna and I got up this morning and went down to the Farmer's Market in Woodland Park. It was not so big as Wilmington's market, but not quite so small as CB. One of the vendors was selling meats that we don't see in our markets...elk, bison, and lamb (as in Marry Had a Little Lamb). Lots and lots of great fresh veggies..we bought some corn to microwave in our room tomorrow night. Lots of food and it being my birthday, naturally, I had to have a very large chocolate chip cookie. : ) People were so friendly and when we told them about our trip, they all had suggestions on how to get where and what sights we had to see.

Next on our agenda was a ride over to this delightfully quaint little town, Manitou Springs. Such a fun and funky place this was! We parked in the most groovy hippie neighborhood and the houses were so cute and whimsical. I fell in love with this little pink house on a hill! Some of the shops were unlike anything I've seen. I bought my Dave's late anniversary present here and I'm so excited about it, I can hardly stand it. And, it being my birthday and all, I found this fabulous big ol' bag I just couldn't live without. Also, a beautiful rainbow colored peace scarf which, you all know, I most certainly needed.

This evening, we're going out for Mexican (the mild kind) and maybe a little wine. That will end a perfectly beautimous birthday for this old lady. But, you know what? I don't feel old...well, except for the fact that I can't really breathe very well in this high altitude. : ) My spirit feels young and I feel like my my tired old wings are actually rejuvenating themselves and maybe, if I really tried, I could maybe even soar for a block or two. Who knows!

Mostly, we're loving the beauty of this incredibly beautiful land. Although, we shopped a bit today, this is not what our journey is about. Of course, we have to check out the thrift shops wherever we go...I believe that is our patriotic duty, right?

Gotta go wake my sis up and head to dinner. Adios, y'all.......