Charlotte and I have been busily settling in here on our windswept plain 7,220' above sea level. It's quite a change from the East Coast, New England, and sea level, but already we're discovering the charm that leads people to call this not Laramie, but LARADISE!
We'll do our best to post some more photos from our new hometown (and of Fort Collins, CO, our other new hometown, once we have the chance to head down towards Colorado State University). In the meantime, here are a few initial glimpses for our East Coast viewers! The first shot shows a sort of aerial view of downtown Laramie...
...made possible by standing on this massive (and very cool) pedestrian bridge which crosses the Union Pacific Railroad immediately adjacent to town!
Back at street level, there are plenty of quaint shops, restaurants, and businesses in the main portion of the downtown. We've been fortunate to join some of Charlotte's labmates, advisors, and fellow grad students at several already!
We have also been easing our way into the local community, which has been super-easy, since everyone is extremely friendly! Happily, we've already managed to join both the local food co-op and library!
However, what we're very, very excited about (and what everyone has been telling us about) is the proximity of Laramie to some outstanding natural locations and vistas. So, after doing more serious work and move-in chores early on in the day, we headed to Medicine Bow National Forest for an initial glimpse.
Amazingly, this is literally only 10 minutes by car from our apartment, and so we are very excited by the prospect of hikes, bikes, and more as we settle in!
And, as you can see, the Snowy Range is also extremely close to Laramie, which we hear offers its own set of outdoor activities. In short, we'll have lots of new sights to share with you on the blog, but we hope that in the meantime you enjoy this initial glimpse, and that you have a wonderful weekend!
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