Frontier Days and Thunderbirds

It was more than fitting that most of my time at Frontier Park was spent at the Indian Village.  The dancing and drumming demonstration was excellent, as was the regalia.  Rain threatened throughout the show but didn't stop it.  Miss Denver Pow Wow (seen above) was the most colorful and active dancer by far.  And she also just happened to be drop dead gorgeous!  The vendors were also excellent.  My only regret was filling up on a huge sandwich before I went there and didn't have room for an Indian Taco. 

I had planned to go back to Frontier Days this afternoon after watching the Thunderbirds show this morning, but so far I'm just not up for it.  Partly, I think, because of LaVerne's legacy of caring deeply for animals and great dislike of any mistreatment of them.  Certainly rodeos would be high on her list of places to avoid.  Perhaps that's why I have little interest in the rodeo part of all this.  On the other hand, I would like to have been a judge in the chuck wagon cooking contest!

Each camp was meticulously setup and ready for cooking, with some already having coffee boiling over an open fire.  It was fun to watch.

Watching the Thunderbirds show this morning from a front row seat was a very fine way to finish the touring part of this journey.  I could hear the narrator, the music, the cockpit communications and of course the roar of the jets as they came over the stands at tree top level, shaking the ground and me with it.  The legend of the Thunderbird was recited before the flying began, and it had been so long since I'd seen the show that I'd forgotten it was a part of it.  How appropriate.  They also swore in 34 new Air Force enlistees and honored all who are now serving.  A fine tribute. 

And finally, they flew by one more time while "God Bless America" played over the sound system and I was flooded with emotions once again.  Just like a good Disney movie, they make you laugh, they make you cry and they make you glad that you're alive.  I'm very grateful for this journey I'm on and I look forward to the visiting part, seeing people I love and care about and meeting new ones.  Thanks for stopping by!