Exploring Boulder

Week 3 is here already.  I can't believe how quickly my time is going.  The week was spent biking around and enjoying the food here.  I love biking Confluence Park leading to Cherry Creek Trail.  It is so nicely setup with a section for walkers and a separate section for bikers/skaters.  The reservoir water runs through the middle and there is street art around as you make your way through.  Its so nice to just put on some music, bike and people watch.  I didn't get a car this weekend and instead opted for exploring Boulder.  I loved Boulder, while the city of Denver is awesome, Boulder has its own magic.  You are right near the mountains with tons of trails everywhere.  Plus Pearl Street is really happening and fun to walk on, get drinks or food and people watch.  Few callouts:

  • Avanti in Boulder - I know I called out Avanti earlier in the blog, but the one in Boulder has a beautiful rooftop, you can see the mountains and the city.  
  • Hiking - Hiking anywhere in Boulder is beautiful.  I went with a coworker to hike the flatirons.  Getting your body used to the altitude is definitely real, I was huffing and puffing all the way up.  I was assured it was just my body getting used to the change in altitude.  
  • Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse - You just have to see it, such a cool place to get some Middle Eastern/Indian food.  I got a fusion dosa and chai and loved everything about it.  Plus the décor is just so pretty and worth seeing.

Hiking

Pearl Street, Boulder

Street art in Boulder

View from Avanti's rooftop in Boulder

Wildlife during the hike

View of flatirons during the hike

Street art in Boulder outside the teahouse

Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse - such a beautiful building

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