Scene from City Park where hundreds enjoyed music, food and a sunset
The above scene is typical of Sunday nights in Denver City Park during the summer as various local artists participate in the City Park Jazz program. Last night it was a jazz group called Dotsero. This was the soul-cleansing finish to a day of relaxation and pampering. Situated by the lake, facing the mountains and sunset with scent of barbecue and picnics, it was a perfect finish to a perfect day.
The body part began just after noon when my friend Paula picked me up and we drove to meet her sister and a friend for an afternoon at the Denver Massage Therapy School. On weekends the students must complete a certain amount of hours of massage, practicing what they have been studying. Paula's sister had coupons for the massages. Each of us had our choice of the different massages offered. All of us chose the full-body Swedish massage. After the massage we gathered in the large cafeteria/break room at one of the tables to compare our individual experiences. As we were chatting, a staff person came and asked if we'd like a second massage free as there were six students and no patrons at the moment. We took only a nano-second to agree and we were off on round two of massages. Two of the four chose Shiatzu as their second massage. I just enjoyed a repeat of the first but with a different masseuse. As I walked out a staff person asked if I'd like another one (Where was everyone?) and I politely declined, already feeling liked melting jello.
On the way out we each took advantage of their special promotion: 5 coupons for free massages for $50, with no expiration date. I look forward to this treat again soon.
After the massages and before the concert we indulged in homemade tacos and wine at Paula's house. While our two husbands were out camping and preparing to hike the Spanish Peaks in Southern Colorado, Paula and I were treating our senses--all five of them.
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