A Work Trip in Denver, Colorado

     I will not forget my first trip to the “Mile High” city – Denver, Colorado back in 2000. It was a cold April month, and I was pregnant with my son, Joshua.

     It was a trip with US Trade & Development Agency to accompany some high-ranking government officials to an Official Visit and conference in Denver and Washington, DC. I had busy weeks preparing for this trip. The itinerary and schedule of the whole trip were extensive, but it was a great experience. We visited some government offices, including the US Geological Survey, and met with US government officials.  

     I was having morning sickness and couldn’t eat. I vividly remember those days I could hardly drink water because it aggravated my morning sickness.

     After 15 years, I revisited Denver to meet my good friend, Thess, on her work trip. 

     It was a coincidence that she stayed at the Courtyard by Marriot, the same hotel where I stayed in 2000. It brought back memories as soon as I saw the hotel. I remember I had a photo outside by the hotel name, so I decided to take a photo on the same spot.

     I didn’t see my friend in three years, so we constantly talked the whole time. We enjoyed dinner at a Japanese restaurant, coffee at Starbucks, did some shopping, and a lot of catching up with life stories. Fun times!

     I would love to see more of Colorado in the future. Maybe a trip to a ski resort?