Tuesday, July 21, 2015

Salida, the town.

 

Our party from Mississippi had rented a huge home just a couple of miles from town.  With permission from the owner we parked the Casita right out the garage door. I think that’s the highest the front end has ever been set up, but it worked just fine.  Plugged in the electric, and we were ready to go.

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Salida seems to be at a crossroads.  It reminds me of what Durango was twenty five years ago.  Before it was swamped by hundreds/thousands of new property owners.  I’m sure Salida is also growing each year.  Probably seeing the most growth of it’s lifetime, but it still has that small town feel.  A Sunday afternoon in Salida finds people out and about, doing fun things, but not running over each other.  Below are just some random pictures I snapped as we walked around.

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A mix of old and young.  Bikes and kayaks everywhere.  Restaurants where you could enjoy good food and drink without breaking the bank.

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A street fair was going on with lots of artsy stuff.  Some even in the production stage.

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Though I know I never will, I could live in Salida.  An old Colorado town that appears to still remember it’s past, while making life enjoyable for all those that visit, or live there.

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2 comments:

  1. Need to put Salida on my list...Looks like you two are enjoying Colorado and the weather seems to be next to perfect...Take care..Horst sends

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  2. I spent a few days in Salida a couple years ago. Just loved the little town. Very dog friendly, as well.

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