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Daniel Alberda

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I had the opportunity to visit Colorado last Spring. As soon as my plane landed, I quickly fell in love with the Colorado view and atmosphere. I have traveled to many places, such as California, Tennessee, and Michigan; but none of them compare to the “Colorful Colorado”. The first part of my trip was in the city of Denver, and it was a blast! The tall buildings, hearty food, warm breweries, and the cold weather all created the perfect ambiance. The two highlights of my trip were definitely  the breathtaking mountains and the delectable, but odd food.

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I have hiked in the Great Smoky Mountains and drove down Pacific Coast Highway, but nothing can beat a hike in the Rocky Mountains or a drive from Denver to Colorado Springs. Hiking in the Rocky Mountains feels nice because of the cool weather, but also challenging due to being well above sea level. As I was walking up the mountain locals would jog, and a bike passed me like it was nothing! While it was difficult to get to my destination, it was well worth the view. To get to the hikes, I had to drive from Denver to Colorado Springs, and it did not bother me at all! There is a lot of farmland with hundreds of cows and bulls with tall mountains that have icecaps on the top. No matter where you travel, the Rocky Mountains are a must to visit!

I like to consider myself a “foodie”, so when I decided to go to Colorado, I already knew what was at the top of my list. The famous Rocky Mountain oysters, or bull testicles in laymen terms. I did not really know what to expect at first, but I was glad to see a crispy coat of batter on this peculiar dish. As I took my first bite, I released the air from my nostrils and immediately tasted a flavorful, crunchy, and surprisingly delicious Mountain Oyster. That is why I love Colorado, the Rocky Mountains, and their “oysters”!