Day two in Boulder started early!
I was so excited to be in
Colorado I woke Kelsey up even though it was an hour earlier my time.
I wake up early...sorry Kels
Colorado I woke Kelsey up even though it was an hour earlier my time.
I wake up early...sorry Kels
We got off the trail and needed to cool off in the creek! After a brief stop at Target for floating accessories we were on the banks of the creek trying to beat the oppressive heat.
Here is Kelsey with her floaty! Isn't she a cutie! She is deciding if she should brave the creek and float down the "rapids".
We had a long morning/afternoon filled with aerobic activity. So what does that mean to me???
Wine Time Baby!
After we cleaned up from our very "Boulderish" day. We headed to an Italian Pizzeria called
Pizzeria Locale.
They offer a great HH. The restaurant is clean, bright and white, with a long bar where you can feel like your in Napoli watching the handsome bartenders pouring Vino Bianco.
Prosciutto Di Parma Riserva & Olive
The prosciutto was buttery and perfectly salty, the olives paired nicely with the crisp white wine. I was already in HHH (Happy Hour Heaven).
But we were at a Napoli Pizzeria, so we had to try the pizza.
(I know, poor us)
(I know, poor us)
We ordered the Margarita Pizza. It was stunning. Thin crust, melty cheese, simple yet amazing sauce and basil. All we could both think of was the scene from Eat Pray Love.
But because we had more appetizers to conquer we did not devourer the whole thing like Julia Roberts.
Next we strolled down the street to Aji, a Latin American restaurant. We chose more than a few items off their menu as well as the menu of their sister restaurant next store Leaf, a vegetarian restaurant.
We started with their house sangria.
But because we had more appetizers to conquer we did not devourer the whole thing like Julia Roberts.
Next we strolled down the street to Aji, a Latin American restaurant. We chose more than a few items off their menu as well as the menu of their sister restaurant next store Leaf, a vegetarian restaurant.
We started with their house sangria.
Refreshing...
Aji makes their own hot sauces, which are fabulous!
From the Aji menu we ordered:
Duck and Pork Tacos
Lobster and Banana Ceviche
From the Leaf Menu:
Tempura Avocado
Apricot Deviled Eggs
It was all amazing and delicious, but my favorite were the Lobster Civiche and the Tempura Avocado.
Not only were there plantain chips but the civiche actually had citrus marinated bananas mixed with the rich lobster meet. I would not have guessed banana and lobster together but it was a pleasing surprise. Topped with pickled red onions it was tangy & luxurious.
This dish was truly amazing. On the plate is a sour orange sesame reduction, with black sticky rice cradling the tempura avocado, topped with a mango salsa. Tempura avocado is genius, crunchy exterior and a silky lush interior, the acid cuts the richness of the dish. It was inspired!
No need to say how we felt after this meal, FULL. But well worth it! Long drawn out meals are what it is all about, we sipped and nibbled, laughed and caught up on each other's lives.
We slowly walked back to the apartment, and caught up on The Bachelorette, a perfect evening after our meal...ok meals!
Day 3 next and more food to come!
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