There has been a host spectacular performances , certainly too many to relate. The New World Symphony on Wednesday night ( announcement of the birth of our 2nd grandchild in Ireland coming to us in the middle of it prompting us to suggest a suitable middle name should be Hiawatha or Minniehaha), and last night's performance at the Wheeler Opera House of Magic Flute though stand out. Just fabulous. The raw talent and the unbridled enthusiasm of literally everyone in the performance ( we had our usual seats in the front row and therefore almost feel we're in the orchestra pit ) are breathtaking.
In between we've had most days either on the Tom Blake or Rim trails, been to oboe and violin masterclasses, playing a little ourselves, gardened a little ( free gratis ) for neighbours, played duplicate bridge with Barb in Basalt, had a day with Gaby and are generally enjoying an Aspen summer.
The attached shows Mary heading off to the morning yoga session in the village with our little garden in full bloom . Preparing now to leave on Tuesday for Ireland for a couple of weeks leaving our music student Vivian in charge of the house and, importantly, the plant and shrub watering.
