day six - flowers & flights

Dale Chihuly, the man recognized as the studio glass movement revolutionary, had an astounding collection on exhibit at the Denver Botanic Gardens, so of course I wanted to visit. It is absolutely amazing what the man can do with glass.

And the Gardens did a wonderful job integrating the works with the plant life. The colors aren't nearly as bright and beautiful as they are in person... even on a cloudy day. 

The Gardens even grow their own produce, which has been a part of a CSA since 2010. It's so cool to see how many different working parts of the city of Denver come together to help the whole. 

In preparation for my flight, my cousin decided we needed an ice cream flight. Finally - sugar has caught up with booze. Some of the flavors even had alcohol mixed in. *Insert heart-eye emoji*

And now I'm sitting in Denver's airport waiting to board. Fingers crossed that my flight will depart on time and even arrive a little early. I've missed me some Salty Balty.