Boulder is a magical spot that still holds the wisdom seekers, nature lovers, intellects, artists. I'm surprised how many people I know that have not yet experienced it. Of course, it's grown so much like all the places. But the magic at its foundation remains.
I was having breakfast at Hotel Boulderado a couple of months ago in April and overheard the most fascinating discussion at a table nearby. The one with the louder voice wore a bow tie and a mismatch of colors, and I dreamt up the most imaginative life for him as a professor at CU hobnobbing from his early years with some of the people you wrote about!
My brother, who I believe you've read about from some of my posts, attended CU Boulder for undergrad. And after some years of not being able to fully root anywhere else, he went back to study at Naropa. I was lucky to be exposed to the people and places of this magical place because of him, he also preferred the outskirts of the mountains than the college town that rapidly changed before his eyes. However, similar to Surya's comment about pre-gentrification, I was telling my husband during our April trip that the hippie outfits and the yoga and all that we now unfortunately associate with gentrification, it's genuine there. Most people there live their life according to it. They are not just dressing for the trend. Boulder attracts the people that want to center their life to it and provides a geniune environment to nurture it. That is refreshing in itself.
I enjoyed reading about your experiences of the town from your century ;) and of your observations from the quick trip. The Rockies are just magnificent to witness. And that traffic between Colorado Springs and Denver is miserable. I like that you hadn't left Santa Fe in all that time. It takes a long time to root into a new place, and it sounds like you allowed yourself that. And were happy to return. :)
Thanks for your site-specific comment. I’ve heard that Boulder is the Santa Fe of Colorado, and now, I haven’t been there, I have no objection to the comparison.… Except for that damn Pearl Street Mall. LOL. Buddhist and spiritual roots were planted back in the Naropa days and I guess they are still alive and well.
I guess I had no need or desire to leave Santa Fe for close to two years, and I still have no desire whatsoever to go back to Los Angeles to repeat or see any of the things I did there for 40 years. “The land of enchantment“ and “The City different“ are more than enough for me at this time!!!!
Beautiful and now you need to take a road trip to Boulder in Utah - home to colorful rock formations and vistas across the landscape and many fine restaurants and eating options . And a night sky where you can see every star
Boulder is a magical spot that still holds the wisdom seekers, nature lovers, intellects, artists. I'm surprised how many people I know that have not yet experienced it. Of course, it's grown so much like all the places. But the magic at its foundation remains.
I was having breakfast at Hotel Boulderado a couple of months ago in April and overheard the most fascinating discussion at a table nearby. The one with the louder voice wore a bow tie and a mismatch of colors, and I dreamt up the most imaginative life for him as a professor at CU hobnobbing from his early years with some of the people you wrote about!
My brother, who I believe you've read about from some of my posts, attended CU Boulder for undergrad. And after some years of not being able to fully root anywhere else, he went back to study at Naropa. I was lucky to be exposed to the people and places of this magical place because of him, he also preferred the outskirts of the mountains than the college town that rapidly changed before his eyes. However, similar to Surya's comment about pre-gentrification, I was telling my husband during our April trip that the hippie outfits and the yoga and all that we now unfortunately associate with gentrification, it's genuine there. Most people there live their life according to it. They are not just dressing for the trend. Boulder attracts the people that want to center their life to it and provides a geniune environment to nurture it. That is refreshing in itself.
I enjoyed reading about your experiences of the town from your century ;) and of your observations from the quick trip. The Rockies are just magnificent to witness. And that traffic between Colorado Springs and Denver is miserable. I like that you hadn't left Santa Fe in all that time. It takes a long time to root into a new place, and it sounds like you allowed yourself that. And were happy to return. :)
Thanks for your site-specific comment. I’ve heard that Boulder is the Santa Fe of Colorado, and now, I haven’t been there, I have no objection to the comparison.… Except for that damn Pearl Street Mall. LOL. Buddhist and spiritual roots were planted back in the Naropa days and I guess they are still alive and well.
I guess I had no need or desire to leave Santa Fe for close to two years, and I still have no desire whatsoever to go back to Los Angeles to repeat or see any of the things I did there for 40 years. “The land of enchantment“ and “The City different“ are more than enough for me at this time!!!!
What a blessing 🤍
Beautiful and now you need to take a road trip to Boulder in Utah - home to colorful rock formations and vistas across the landscape and many fine restaurants and eating options . And a night sky where you can see every star
Working on it!!!!
Great photos, Eric!
Thanks, Arthur!