Aspen! Here they say that whatever place you find on the planet, everyone knows where Aspen. It is true that this resort has a great reputation.
name this city has an abundance of aspen (in English "aspen trees") in the region. This village was, at first, a center of operations silver mines which was mined in the nineteenth century a block of 2 tons of money! Subsequently, the wheel of fortune turned with the closure of the silver mines and the inhabitants deserted the city: There were 705 residents in 1930.
The site was spotted a few years later by the U.S. Army because of its exceptional slopes. The soldiers were sent there for practice and gradually the town became a ski resort sought. Investors returned and the money flowed in torrents again uninterrupted to this day. For information, if you want to rent a tiny studio in town for one month, he will cost you $ 1200 ... and all the prices here are the future!
We begin our visits by the discovery of small hospital in this community. He is undergoing renovation and expansion and we believe over-equipped for a town of about 6000 inhabitants, but let's not forget that during the winter season the city is home to 40,000 people and accidents skiing abound. Among other feature, we learn that a team of volunteer dog (yes, it sounds strange but their photos sit proudly in the lobby with the words "dog volunteers" ... Few acts free in Aspen ... ) occurs regularly after critically ill patients. It is a sort of "therapy dog" who has proven.
The afternoon is devoted to a guided historical tour of the city. And we're off in electric car driven by a passionate guide dressed in a robe and head covering Victorians.
In the evening, we dine in a restaurant with our hosts Rotarians who, as always, bend over backwards to satisfy us.
you tomorrow!
Christine
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