Raise your hand if you start to go stir-crazy about this time of year! Alright, that’s a few of you.
If you’re like me, you take just about every sunny day in winter as a sign to get out and go somewhere. It’s too easy to be cooped up inside when the weather is bad. With temps in the 50′s today (downright balmy), we decided to get out of town and drive 45 miles up-river to the artsy town of Salida. Known for it’s prime location (downtown is on the Arkansas River) and its plethora of artists, Salida is a fun place to visit when you’d like to window shop, consignment shop, or just sample some of the local cuisine. 
Maybe it was the sunshine, but bikers (mostly families) were out in droves today. Stopping into stores, cruising along the river, or just getting from point A to B, two-wheeled commuters were everywhere. Salida is very bike and dog friendly; you’ll notice the abundance of bike racks and dog water bowls outside of shops. 
Salida also has a few interesting restaurants to choose from. You can stop by the ever-present Amicas for some pizza and micro-brew, or stop into Mama D’s for standard burger and fries fare. When I saw the sign for Little Cambodia, I had to stop in. I’ve never tried Pho (pronounced “fuh”), and thought that today was as good a day as any. It was awesome! We had a small pho with tofu and a spring roll with beef for about $11.00, and it filled us both up. It was the perfect quick lunch for a windy day.
In the spring, we’ll have to come back and tackle Tenderfoot (aka ‘S’) Hill to check out the views. Though the road was closed to traffic today (sorry, seven months pregnant and not about to hoof it), it will re-open in the warmer months. Until then…
