Castle Rock, CO and Cousins
You simply can't get lost once you are up there!
I have recently returned from a tour of shows in beautiful Colorado where I was able to take time to visit with my two wonderful dear cousins, one in Colorado Springs and one in the Denver area. We decided to meet in Castle Rock which is in between the two cities. You simply can’t miss it as it’s right off Highway 25/85 and there is a star on top of the rock which can be seen straight from the highway.
I missed it. I thought they said there was a “bar” on top of the rock. I most likely misheard because I was talking to LeRoy, my errant husband, on the cell phone and he reeked of Jack Daniels even through the phone.
Anyway, we met a restaurant called Le Peep. I love French restaurants. I imagined it would be full of choices of French ways of fixing chicken but was very surprised to find it was American breakfast food with a bit of Mexican mixed in. Le Peep is a delightful chain available in certain states. We were laughed and talked for hours and the hostess was very sweet and even took our picture. My one cousin swears that someone from neighboring table had muttered under her breath “If she takes your picture, will you finally leave?” but I’m sure that wasn’t what was really said.
Then we visited the Chamber of Commerce which was located in Victoria’s House circa 1881. Quite charming as was the young lady who helped answer our many questions. My, how young everyone seems!
We then visited the Castle Rock Museum which was the old railroad depot circa 1875 for the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad. We had a wonderful, very pleasant young lady, circa 1995 who didn’t mind at all when I tipped her in behalf of we three cousins in quarters, dimes, nickels and pennies. (It was all I had at the time…traveling can be so expensive)
We then went to a local art gallery where we so much enjoyed looking at the local artwork. Beautiful renditions of the mountains and streams. I love colloquial art. The attendant checked on us several times asking if we were all right. You see, the Fennels laughing is somewhat similar to choking, so I suppose she was worried. Anyway, we regretfully had to leave as I had to catch a plane and the attendant more of less asked us to depart. She must have had something she had to do as well.
Anyway, we vowed we would be back. Our visit had only been four hours and we had no chance to experience the outlet malls, the state parks or golf clubs in the area. Perhaps next time. I absolutely loved being with the family in such a beautiful setting.
Till then, Eat Right and Travel Light!
Marge Fennel
