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Summer started with Moab. What an magical fantastic trip! My friends and I had Moab withdrawal for days after.

Linda drove us the 6 hours, and the pictures say it all. Starting with the scenery of the dead trees in the mist we passed on the way, to our camping spot, to 4 wheeling around the switch backs down to Mineral road. It was all so gorgeous!

And having such chilled out friends to be with made it all the better!

One of the best neighborhood bistros in Denver. Great selection on the menu, and best value on the wine list. I’m surprised this little gem of a place hasn’t had more recognition and reviews. I’ve never been disappointed with the food when I eat here. And the staff are very friendly too!

Stopped in at Mona’s for breakfast while my bike was getting fixed next door at REI. Totally worth the wait, and visit.

They use good quality fresh eggs and the portions are generous. I ordered the egg scramble with avocado, sausage and jack. They didn’t skimp on the avocado which I loved. Potatoes were decent too.

I was especially impressed by the service. I was reading a book while I was there, and they weren’t bothered by how long I stayed even though there was a wait list. My coffee and water were refilled many times before I could even think of asking.

Great trainers and an awesome workout that won’t tire you out. I’ve learned more about my body from Pilates than I have from any other type of physical fitness.

You’ve arived at Upaya Zen Center, a place for meditation, practice and retreats. Beauty, brightness, and authenticity abound here.

A small shrine in Chimayo founded in the 1800’s, this quiet and unassuming place gets hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. There’s some story about the sand in there being holy, and I hear they send truck loads of sand to replace what people take.

Something magical in the air and the hills here. Cutesy and picturesque, good shopping, and great margaritas. Not to mention the beautiful Upaya zen center.

With family, friends, culture and charm, this is one place I’ll want to visit again and again!

A peaceful place. Radha Soami satsang headquarters, with acres of land, and over thousands of residents that gather together for satsang.

I spent two weeks here during the Big Mind month, and I had the most amazing time. Anyone looking for some of the best on Western Zen should check this place out. Zen Master Genpo Dennis Merzel Roshi, the Abbot of the place, is a truly magnificent human being, and is a stunning manifestation of Presence.