Denver, Colorado

Well, Drew has been in Denver for two weeks, you know, just hustling. Needless to say, I've missed him greatly, especially after my backpacking trip. So, I decided to take a road trip to the good old state of Colorado so I could be with him. And, as I will later realize...enjoy some amazing cuisine. I should also be more specific. By cuisine, I do in fact mean food and drink. We went to an unbelievable sushi restaurant on Pearl St. in Eaglewood, CO that took our taste buds on such an extraordinary ride. We then found ourselves in downtown Denver, where we enjoyed an unthinkable reggae-jazz band that delivered a completely new rhythm to my memory. It was that night that we met Steve. One of Denver's top food critics. He was such an interesting and kind foodie. He told us of all of Denver's top restaurants for, well, people like us. We, in exchange, made some serious recommendations for our top Taos favorites and Steve now plans to come visit so we can show him the ropes of the real Southwest. I am just kidding. Steve, if you read this, no offense. And, moving on, if you find yourself in the Denver area the top spots for us as well as the top recommendations from Steve were: Sushi Den, Jax Fish House, Breakfast on Broadway, Marco's Coal Fired Pizza, Fruition, and the waitresses at Chinook are worth the drink. Drew, come home.

Tres Piedras, NM

I am now the 9th grade math and 12th grade physics teacher at Vista Grande Charter. Wait a minute. Me? Educating the youth? Yes, yes I am aware of the irony. Nonetheless, it has been an amazing adventure so far and I do not expect it to change direction anytime soon. However, working for a living has resurfaced the excitement for the weekend. So, in the spirit of friday Drew and I have started a tradition. At 2:35 on the dot, when my school lets out, we head on down to Tres Piedras for climbing, drink, and an unbelievable picnic. Tres Piedras is a nice little climbing spot used most frequently by the crazy, traditional people who decide it is better to place their own gear in small cracks and "chaussy" rock than to use more reliable metal bolts. But, Tres Piedras does offer a nice boulder full of challenging problems. And in the spirit of labor day, cheers Tres Piedras! 

Why hello Bela, how is that pho treating you?