What was John Denver thinking... putting DEN so far away from downtown?
I have pondered operating as a snow-bird of sorts as I love MN between April and November... and it kind of doesn't matter where I actually live. Which begs the question; where should I live in the off-season?
I had considered a few places:
* Austin, TX - nope... that place is played out like Seattle, Portland, etc... long lines, over-priced food/housing... After living in DC for a few years.. I'm kind of over that.
* Asheville, NC - I still may end up there some day. Close to DC (for work), not ridiculously over-priced. However, the winters can still be a bit shady.
* Denver, CO - This... is a tough one. I LOVE Colorado. However, Denver has yet to impress me the few times I have been here. The people I encounter seem like extras in Breaking Bad (not in a good way) and the city really feels crowded and pointlessly busy. (I was in "rush hour" on a Thursday at 1pm... again, after DC.. no thanks!).
Getting to the airport seems like it could/would be quite the bother. But, I need to research whether I can work that out.
* Bentonville, AR - Yes... Arkansas.. the home of Walmart. Not particularly beautiful.. nothing really going on there. But, it's pretty cheap... and it turns out when you are the 8th-wealthiest (or whatever number) person in the country and like mountain biking, you can do some really cool things. And they have. The place has an amazing trail system, pretty cool bike/beer culture and a direct flight back to DC. (kind of seems like the best option... for a while anyhow).
Anyhow.. my first day on my West Side Story is underway and I am going to walk to REI to get some gear and see what this part of Denver has to offer for food.
I had considered a few places:
* Austin, TX - nope... that place is played out like Seattle, Portland, etc... long lines, over-priced food/housing... After living in DC for a few years.. I'm kind of over that.
* Asheville, NC - I still may end up there some day. Close to DC (for work), not ridiculously over-priced. However, the winters can still be a bit shady.
* Denver, CO - This... is a tough one. I LOVE Colorado. However, Denver has yet to impress me the few times I have been here. The people I encounter seem like extras in Breaking Bad (not in a good way) and the city really feels crowded and pointlessly busy. (I was in "rush hour" on a Thursday at 1pm... again, after DC.. no thanks!).
Getting to the airport seems like it could/would be quite the bother. But, I need to research whether I can work that out.
* Bentonville, AR - Yes... Arkansas.. the home of Walmart. Not particularly beautiful.. nothing really going on there. But, it's pretty cheap... and it turns out when you are the 8th-wealthiest (or whatever number) person in the country and like mountain biking, you can do some really cool things. And they have. The place has an amazing trail system, pretty cool bike/beer culture and a direct flight back to DC. (kind of seems like the best option... for a while anyhow).
Anyhow.. my first day on my West Side Story is underway and I am going to walk to REI to get some gear and see what this part of Denver has to offer for food.
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