Ryan and I spent the weekend in
Ouray. We visited all of the small shops, ate a wonderful Italian dinner, and took in all of the beautiful scenery. Known for its mountains,
Ouray is called the Switzerland of America. Every building we went in to was decorated from the Victorian Era. Lavish colors decorated the walls and ceilings. The small shops were filled with homemade toys, glass objects and candy. And we were totally in awe of the ice climbers. We watched as thrill-seekers picked their way up the mountains.
Outside one of the
restaurants stood several ice sculptures. This one is of an ice climber. As you can see, it had started to melt a bit.
Even more amazing than the town's scenery, was the cave at the lodge where we stayed. Downstairs from our room was this amazing vapor cave that has natural hot springs flowing in continually. This is the entrance to the cave. Once inside there is a small soaking area and room to walk around in the water. The side of the cave that you can see in this picture in covered with flowing water.
Here is another ice sculpture- this one of an ice climber's boot.
Brrr.
Ryan and I spent the weekend in Ouray. We visited all of the small shops, ate a wonderful Italian dinner, and took in all of the beautiful scenery. Known for its mountains, Ouray is called the Switzerland of America. Every building we went in to was decorated from the Victorian Era. Lavish colors decorated the walls and ceilings. The small shops were filled with homemade toys, glass objects and candy. And we were totally in awe of the ice climbers. We watched as thrill-seekers picked their way up the mountains.
Outside one of the restaurants stood several ice sculptures. This one is of an ice climber. As you can see, it had started to melt a bit.
Even more amazing than the town's scenery, was the cave at the lodge where we stayed. Downstairs from our room was this amazing vapor cave that has natural hot springs flowing in continually. This is the entrance to the cave. Once inside there is a small soaking area and room to walk around in the water. The side of the cave that you can see in this picture in covered with flowing water.
Here is another ice sculpture- this one of an ice climber's boot.
Brrr.
The ice park is amazing. We visited Ouray this weekend also and spent some time at the ice park fascinated by the climbers. I've been inspired to try this sport. I was curious about the restaurant that had the great Italian food. Bon Ton?
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