Twenty days into Twenty Ten
Posted on 20 January 2010 by Natalie
Instead, my backpack just hangs on a hook next to my CamelBak, which has gotten more use than my lonely backpack. For those of you who are not familiar, a CamelBak is a small backpack that is worn as a hydration device. They are great for adventure travel, hiking or combat, as individuals currently fighting in the war wear a CamelBak daily, while out on the field.
Needless to say with all of the recreation, our CamelBak has gotten loads of use here in Colorado, as it has been useful while hiking and exploring. Even on Christmas day Justin and I hiked Horsetooth Rock, with an elevation gain of 1,500 feet. We had beautiful views of the mountains and frozen arctic tundra abound! It’s not traveling to a warm, exotic location, but hiking up a mountain is an adventure.
Our desire to travel and see the world has been pacified through small day and weekend trips. Although, we are busy teaching during the week, our weekends offer freedom to play and explore. We live a few blocks from Old Town Fort Collins. This is a walkable downtown offers the typical urban findings with the small town intimacy. Dozens of live music options each weekend, yoga, art galleries, cute shops, bars, and really any type of food you could imagine. From pizza to sushi, along with multiple places to get homemade ice cream, gelato and even a variety of places to get a crepe. It’s not Paris, but you can taste a bit of Parisian life by eating a Nutella crepe while walking down the sidewalk, looking at the mountains, instead of the Eiffel Tower.
The breweries here in Fort Collins, CO could make one feel as though they are permanently on a ‘Beer-cation’. With New Belgium Brewery, Odell Brewing Co, Cooper Smith’s Brewing, and The Fort Collins Brewery all within one mile of our current home. We especially love going on the New Belgium Brewery tour where you can try out the employee spiral slide instead of taking the stairs. Check out the speed Andrea got as she spiraled out of control down the New Belgium slide.
I am assuming that this year of our life (May 2009-May 2010) will be the only time in our life that we will live within biking distance of so much great beer. For those of you who love micro brews, Fort Collins, Colorado is an excellent place to live. If you are planning to visit send us an email so we can catch up with you and a beer.
We really have no complaints this Twenty Ten. Just lots to be grateful for. We hope that you do too! Whether you are sticking to your new years resolution or you can’t even remember it. This year is a another great year to travel.
A few things to look forward to from Nomad Backpackers:
- A new series revealing how much money you need to backpack in specific cities
- Travel advice from other backpackers and travelers
- Stories from life, travel and the adventures of 2010
Continue to email us with travel advice and inquiries. We love hearing from you whether you are out exploring the world or stuck in a cubicle during your lunch break.
Happy day twenty of Twenty Ten!!!
