The next night found us in Denver. Terry had a meeting he had to go to and I thought I would enjoy having a break.
First Independence Pass then a canyon of very tall buildings… skyscrapers they are called (as all of you know).
We had a room fairly close to the 16th Street Mall so we were able to walk over there.
Now DO NOT laugh at me, but I get lost in places like that….all the buildings look the same, there are vehicles EVERYWHERE, and tons of people from all walks of life.
I had it in my head that I would walk around and take some pretty cool city shots…I didn’t make it. Two blocks to the mall, one block one way and then one block the other way is about all I could do or I would have been hopelessly turned around and not able to get back to the hotel.
I admire all of you who live and work and can function in large and giant cities.
We had snow on the passes, but not too bad.
I’m just glad we are home. (I don’t get lost in land around here or on the forest areas…just in concrete jungles, I guess.—I know, rather sad.)
Linda
Life on a Colorado Farm 
Like you I get lost in all that hustle and bustle. Take me home to the farm and mountains anytime!!
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Beautiful slideshow, Linda. I am not a ‘city’ person either…. AND–you will note that when GE and I travel, we seldom go anywhere near a large city…. Just not my cup of tea!!!!!!
Glad you made it home safe and sound.
Hugs,
Betsy
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I agree with you about getting disoriented in cities – I had trouble in San Francisco and Mr. Dreamy was a little annoyed when every time we came out of a building I’d ask which way we were supposed to walk!
But… you didn’t let me know you were coming to Denver. Bad, bad, you!
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Hi Linda, When you showed photos of that pass, I thought nope-not for me. But I don’t like big cities due to traffic. I love taking back roads and wandering through small towns. I’ve been to the 16th St Mall and it was fun but we just had lunch there-so now time(before shows)to really see the stores etc. We are expecting a big storm this weekend; as long as it isn’t next week(when hubby is away)I’ll be fine. Have a great afternoon friend.
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Interesting trip! There are thousands of people like you who find the urban jungle hard to navigate. I hear you. When I walk in the bush I always get back.
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I am still the same way! I get so turned around. That’s why I take Jeff with me. 🙂
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Unlike the country folk who if you were to get lost would go out of their way to be of assistence. City people are not a all helpful. You might not even get any type of assistance if you got lost.
I have seen tourists and visitors here request assistance in Brisbane and be completely ignored.
I make it my business to assist anyone who is lost and requests some help. If I don’t know, I tell them to follow me and we will find someone who will know. Always works and it doesn’t take heaps of time to “do the right thing”. You never know when you might be in the same situation. I have been “lost” in overseas cities and towns and I have always been shown the greatest of courtesy from the locals, who in some cases will even take you to where you are trying to go.
Cheers
Colin (Brisbane. Australia)
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I would take the view that you have any day over the general morass that is any big city. Count me as a country boy.
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I can’t tell you how much I wish I was in Denver right now and headed south to home!! And I understand every bit of what you wrote – believe me.
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I know how you feel, when I go to the city, I always have my garmin in my car. I don’t leave home without it!
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I understand completely!! I don’t like huge cities, didn’t even care for Denver airport last summer. I guess it is strange places that almost frighten me. That includes streets and malls!! I’m glad you are home. I really enjoyed your pictures.
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I’ve learned to negotiate cities, but they grate on me…Give me my small-town streets any day!
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LOVE MY CITY TIME! It also makes me appreciate the wonderful piece of land that is home for us as well 🙂
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Don’t feel bad. I’d get lost, too. I think folks get used to where ever they live and work—city or country.
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It didn’t help when the Denver city fathers plotted the downtown on the diagonal. If it was east-west-north-south, you could at least get a glimpse of the mountains thru the canyons (street canyons) for a directional reference. I always carry a local map when I go walking. Now its on my cell phone but with my head down reading that, I’d probably walk into something or someone.
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I got all turned around in a Walmart the other day and had to ask which was was out..getting old I guess:)
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