Camping in Estes Park

The weekend of the 21st, I went camping with the Young/Not so Young Adults group from CCC (Colorado Community Church). Since living in Colorado, I've only gone camping with Aspen Camp and the Wulfs. It was nice to be with my new friends this time and in a new place. Estes Park is a touristy town with many, many campgrounds. I had lost count the amount of them by the time we arrived at ours just on a single street.

Estes Park also has the Rocky Mountain National Park that everyone and their grandma loves to visit. There were so many people, but it wasn't too crowded that we didn't have fun. We hiked up a trail to Dream Lake, which was beautiful! If it wasn't so hard to walk up to it, I'd probably hike it every day if I could. I had had a hard time breathing while walking up the steep part of the trail so I needed to stop more often than others did. Though three of my friends took the time to let me catch my breath on several occasions. The only thing I hate about Colorado (almost as much as the smell of pot) is the altitude. Even running around my neighborhood -- I can't run far without needing to stop. Granted, my knee also bothers me if I run too long. Stupid soccer injury!

We also went into town and did a little shopping! Got some t-shirts and also did some early Christmas shopping. So proud of myself. We, of course, had to stop for ice cream and then headed to the fudge shop. Man, do I love fudge. There had to be at least four ice cream/ fudge shops on the same block. How they all stay in business, I have no idea. 

The weekend was amazing and I am so glad I went. Met some new friends and got to spend some time with old ones. I love this group so much and am so glad that God led me to them.