Estes Park + Arches Day 2

Guys, I have reached that point in the semester where I'm done. 

When I'm working around 24 hours a week (or more) plus full time school, I'm exhausted.

So, that leads to me procrastinating homework, which leads to me blogging. 

Oops. 

And blogging about Colorado makes we wish we were back on vacation. 

Good thing Thanksgiving break is around the corner or I might die (i don't even know if i'm exaggerating or not here, 

for reals my brain is almost dead). 

But anyways.... 

Our last full and final day in Colorado we were able to go up to Estes Park. 

Colorado is it's own little nature land and I loved it! Estes Park just added even more charm to it all.

Later I found out that my dad came here all the time when he was a kid with his family. 

Being the history person that I am, especially when it comes to family (you may have noticed that from yesterday's post) 

I wish I had known that before. Being where my dad and grandparents were 50 years ago and having those made up images in my head... 

Guess we'll just have to go back ;) 

^We were so close! I'm amazed every time I get close to wildlife^

 They had the cutest Christmas shops all over Estes Park. 

I freaked out when I saw all the different styles of nativities. I love them so much! 

At that point I could have skipped over Halloween and gone straight to Christmas.

^Estes Park also had so many different taffy stores that had the funnest flavors too^

Some of the best taffy I've ever had. 

After Estes Park we went back to the Hayes' apartment and just relaxed, talked, and laughed a whole bunch. 

For instance, have you seen this video? We had it on repeat! 

Colorado is unquestionably beautiful. I loved touring the area and seeing all the unique things around.

One day we'll go back and take it all in again. 

We absolutely loved our time in Colorado. Go there! It's amazing. The end.

Ooohhh, and I'm going to squeeze in our 2nd day at Arches in here real quick.
Because who knows when I'll have time to blog again (#life #homework).

The following day Andrew and I said our goodbyes which are always the worst and left back to Utah.
Once again, the drive amazed me. I am someone who gets in the car and if the car ride is longer than 45 minutes, I'm out.
But driving through Colorado I was awake the entire time! I was that amazed!

We decided to go back to Arches because our pass was valid for 7 days. Totally worth it.
We hiked to Landscape Arch and beyond.

^Utah has its beauty too.  I mean come on! 😍^

^Double O Arch^

We went to go and see the Dark Angel which was beyond the Double O but Arches fooled us
because the entire time we thought it was an arch. Lies!
A storm was coming in and we were looking for a arch and we could not find it.
We reached the end of the trail and right in front of us is this tall rock. Somewhat disappointing.
But now we've seen it. Done and check.

Thanks school for giving us a fall break. We needed you.