The fall season can be a tough time for my friend Kay due to the the loss of family members during this time of the year. She and her husband, Wayne, started a tradition of going up to Estes Park and staying for a couple days as a retreat. One thing they would do is eat at a favorite restaurant called Sweet Basilico. Wayne died five years ago so each year at this time of the year she asks someone to venture up there for the day, visit the park and eat with her at Sweet Basilico. So, I was the lucky one to be asked to make the road trip to Estes Park this past Saturday. Lots of traffic as people wanted to see the aspens in full color and watch the elk gather in Horseshoe Meadow. But, there was lots of laughter, good food and wonderful scenes for us to share. This is the sunset we had when we got back into town. Have a super week!
6 Comments
Tom Dills
Sounds like a great way to spend the day with a good friend. I’d love to see the Aspen in the fall… perhaps next year. Hmmmm….
Monte Stevens
Sounds like a trip may be in the making.
Cedric Canard
That is a sweet and thoughtful way to commemorate a painful event.
Have a great week too Monte.
Monte Stevens
Thanks, Cedric! It was a great day.
Earl
Sounds like a thoughtful and touching way to spend the day, Monte. I’m sure Kay appreciated the great company.
Monte Stevens
It was good for her. The lodge where her and Wayne spent their honeymoon has been torn down so there were a few tears. But they were more about healing and good memories.