Going, Going, Going

We went golfing, miniature-style, on Friday.  After a busy morning full of practices and rehearsals we desperately needed some exercise and recreation so we rode bikes into town and hit the links.















Prior to golfing Maya, Prema and Taryn drove up to the music school campus for a lesson with Natalie and a rehearsal with Tamara.  Maya forgot to take the gift we had for Natalie so that was a great excuse for me to ride up Castle Creek Canyon.  It was a fun ride that took me to a new network of bike paths.  The bike path system in and around Aspen is quite impressive.  Here is a view of the practice area where Maya does a lot of her work.  They are all in the room to the left of the bike (foreground).   Also included is a shot of one of the bike path tunnels that allow for safe passage under the major highway that enters Aspen from the north.




















This is a view of the cafeteria area at the music school.  I think the food they produce is exceptionally good.  I always over-eat when I have lunch up there.

Maya thought it was funny that no one wanted to sit in the sun.

BTW, we checked on Maggie and the duck.  We learned that after three and a half hours someone had to wade into the pond to pull the dog out.





So, we're still on Friday.  After music and golf we all go cleaned up and went to a concert in the tent featuring Sarah Chang.  I think on of the most amazing things about that experience was that the girls didn't go backstage for an autograph.  I'm wondering if we are getting Sarah Chang-ed out.  After the concert we took Jamuna to the dupe because she was not feeling well then headed to La Palapa's for a quick bite.  Had to leave early because Maya started to feel ill.  Not sure what was going on but thankfully they were both feeling better the next morning.

Yesterday, Saturday, Maya and Jamuna had lessons.  Seems like much of the day was well spent just relaxing at the duplex.  Prema and I went into town for a walkabout.  We encountered this quartet playing on the street featuring one of our Aspen/Cleveland friends Ben.  We are all big fans of Ben and are hoping he wins the Dorothy DeLay Fellowship competition next week.

It a good thing I keep a detailed calendar and take a lot of pictures otherwise I don't think I would remember much of what we do each day.

Last night Maya and Abe stayed home while the rest of us went to a quartet performance at Harris Hall.  It included pieces by Haydn, Bartok and Ravel.  I really liked the Haydn.

Today, Sunday, is starting off nice and easy (easily?).  Prema, Taryn and Maya have headed up to campus to meet with Tamara.  We are cooking some food prepared by Mom Mom so it is ready when we need it next.  Abe and I are planning to ride to the fruit stand shortly.  It is uncharacteristically overcast.