I was in Denver with my wife and my immediate family for my cousin Mike’s wedding.  I’ve grown fond of big family get-togethers as I have several cousins who are not too far off from my age.  I’m sure when I was younger I was seen as the annoying younger cousin, but now that I’ve gotten older I relate to them a lot more.  It was good to get to see them and talk to them, and in general to spend time with my family.  Besides – there was an open bar and live band – how can you not have at least a LITTLE fun with that?

Besides the wedding and activities associated with it, the weekend was quite fun. We stayed at a hotel in downtown Denver, on the 16th street mall. I found it to be great that, for the most part, we could walk anywhere we needed to go. We walked to the church for the wedding, and walked to the hotel where the reception was held. I like being able to walk places as I feel I get a little more exercise, but I also see the area more and it allows me to soak in the atmosphere.

For dinner our first night we went to the Paramount Cafe for some burgers. Ann was having a huge craving for a greasy juicy cheeseburger.  Who am I to complain?! Plus – they had Fat Tire on tap.

While I didn’t get MUCH time to explore the city and see all there is to do, I certainly had enough time to know that I like it there and would very much like to return someday.  Preferably when I’ve got time to explore.

I’ve been very fortunate the past year and a half. I’ve been able to do quite a bit of travel – both for business and pleasure – to places I had not previously visited.

I’ve always wanted to travel and see new places and things. It’s exciting to explore new areas, see and do new things, and experience new climates and habitats.

Within the past year and a half I’ve spent time in Baltimore, Las Vegas, Lake Tahoe, San Francisco, Monterrey, Carmel Valley, San Simeon, Tampa Bay and – of course – Indianapolis.  Tomorrow I will be adding Denver to that list.

And now soon I will perhaps be adding my first international destination to the list.  I’m not sure I’d normally choose Israel as the first international destination I’d travel to, but I certainly will not pass up the opportunity if it fully materializes.

Now I just need to get my passport sorted out and I’ll be all set….