15 Surprising Things You May Not Expect When Moving To Colorado
So you’re moving to Colorado? Congratulations! Let me be the first to welcome you to the greatest place on earth and to also inform you of these 15 surprising things you may not expect about living in the Centennial State:
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Don't take it personal; it's just that we've been burned a few too many times by California and Texas transplants who move here and then complain about how it isn't like California or Texas!
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Don't worry! We've been assured that prices should level out within the next 30 years or so.
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In fact, Colorado is home to an average of 300 sunny days per year! Cool (err, I mean warm), right?!
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Chicago and New York have nothing on our Colorado-style pies!
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Okay, maybe the beer isn't as much of a shock.
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Looks can be deceiving...
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I'll leave it at that.
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I mean, can you blame us? (P.S. We're only a few weeks away from ski season! Eek!
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Shocker, I know... just know you won't be judged (too much) one way or another.
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Believe it or not, Colorado is home to a number of different landscapes, including gorgeous cities, high plains, and even some arid and desert-like climates.
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