Sunday Morning Adventures -- 2 of 3

So where were we ... lol.

Sunday morning was cool and crisp -- maybe even a little chilly.  I decided to take a couple hour walk around the Cherry Creek area and find a coffee place to land.  Beautiful tree-lined streets and plenty of safe walking.  I figured the shopping wouldn't be open on a Sunday morning, but I was wrong (turns out the area gets a big brunch crowd so the stores open early).

I headed in the direction of CVS because my toenail polish came off my big toe (that's NEVER happened to me).  I wondered if I could find something similar to fix it before the wedding.  I found an exact match and a few more makeup goodies too.  My fanny pouch was full.

Next "find" of the walk was a Farmer's Market that was just setting up.  The juice vendor gave me sample after sample to try -- organic blends, no sugar.  We had a good conversation and I bought a juice just because I felt bad trying so many without buying.  (I ended up not drinking it though.)  I also stopped at a local artist booth.  I'll check her stuff out online since I didn't have room to bring anything back with me.  UPDATE:  Didn't buy anything because all online stuff was alcohol related ... and you know my story on focusing on non-buffering stuff.

On the way back, a local boutique store was open, but my pouch was full and I was holding a sticky juice bottle.  I decided to walk a mile back to the hotel, put the stuff away and head back to the store.  Why not?!?  Doing something just because I want to do it and I still had plenty of walking time left.

It was worth it!  Lots of little goodies.  Here are pictures of the goodies I found from some local shops along the walk.  I asked a store keeper about being open early on a Sunday and she told me because of the brunch crowd.

Gifts.  Made in CO out of
used yoga mats.

Brining it to Asheville.
Pretty dishtowel

Lots of fun little things.
Angels are for gifts.

Funny thing is I couldn't find a coffee shop with outdoor seating (not one of the zillions I passed) and I needed to eat something before the wedding.  I thought about Whole Foods again, but then I decided to look for a brunch place.  Even though I was dressed in workout clothes, I wasn't sweaty so why not and I planned to eat outside.

I found True Food -- perfect outdoor seating with lots of people watching.  Food is plant forward with tons of GF.  I mentioned to the waiter that I wished I lived closer and he asked where I was living -- turns out 2 locations in ATL.  One is in my area.  That's why it looks so familiar -- just opened a few months ago.  Glad I made "stranger" conversation again.

Charred cauliflower with great flavors.
Vegan squash soup -- never had a better one.
Side of tofu for some protein.
Green tea iced tea.

When I opened my phone, my gf had texted about lunch this week -- perfect timing.  But alas, this is the cancel friend and she's already canceled this morning lol -- looks like takeout for me this week instead!  That soup was my favorite bite this trip and now I can get it at home (!!)

Back to the hotel for wedding prep ...