Recon Day 2

We had another busy day. I made a major run to Clark's Market grocery store and stocked up the kitchen. I am hoping not to need to return for at least one day. While Maya was practicing this morning Abe, Jamuna and I embarked on a reconnaissance mission to check out the recreation centers in the area. There are two primary choices and after taking the bus up to the ARC (Aspen Rec Center) we were sold. It has a huge aquatic center, ice rink, climbing wall, tennis courts, game room, and more. We can get a great rate due to our participation in the music school and also because we are renting a place for more than one month. While waiting for the bus we met a nice young lady who is a performing arts major at Northwester University (Evanston, IL). She is here to study and perform opera. Pretty cool.

I failed to mention the water slide. Jamuna was ecstatic to have surpassed the minimum height requirement.

Had a healthy lunch at the condo then went back up to the music campus to look at practice rooms that are available for a fee but decided against getting one. Also had a few questions to ask and wanted to see the dogs we met yesterday. One in particular, Zora (owned by a very nice music festival volunteer, Eric S.) was clearly glad to see us. Will get a photo next chance.

While Abe and Jamuna and Dr. G. were practicing (or playing with Nintendo), Maya and I found the Music Tent (which is actually a large, permanent structure) and Harris Concert Hall to get our photo identification cards. These we will use to gain free or discounted access to a lot of performances. We purchased tickets for the non-discounted shows. Another fortune, well invested (I hope).

We are now all back at home base. Looks like it may rain. Will head to the airport to pick up one celebrity (Prema) and maybe see some others. I was told that in addition to Mr. Connick, Gil Shaham also walked right by us yesterday.