Colorado Springs, Colorado

We have been in Colorado Springs for almost 2 weeks. While here, we got caught up on Art and Diane things; i.e. haircuts. We also made some improvements to the RV - satellite TV and a portable generator!!! I guess we could have lived without the satellite, but at least we won't freeze to death if we are "boon docking" - camping without a source of electricity.

Colorado Springs is at the foot of Pikes Peak. It seems everywhere you go there is Pikes Peak peeking at you! We are staying within walking distance of the historic Colorado City, which was the original city in this area. Art and I have enjoyed being able to walk to neat restaurants and shops nearby.

A highlight of our visit was taking the cog train to the summit of Pikes Peak. It was a 3 hour trip up and down with a 45 minute stay at the top. The views were unbelievable! It was 30 degrees colder at the summit (33 degrees) and there was a pile of snow. The driving road to the summit was closed due to the snow and ice. Art and I were a little dizzy and short of breath at over 14,000 ft!

Garden of the Gods is a park with huge red sandstone formations which have developed over the last 2 million years. They are all different and awe-inspiring to look at. One of the most famous rocks is called "Balanced Rock". There is rock climbing allowed in the park, and in one of the pictures you'll see Art and I giving it a try! We are the people in the left lower corner. Ha!Ha!

The Air Force Academy is also in Colorado Springs and we made a visit. It was a beautiful campus with mountains on one side. The chapel is the focal point. It is very modern and has the lines of a jet. We were able to see the cadets crossing the campus after lunch and also practicing flying gliders.

We are leaving for Albuquerque tomorrow and will be there for the balloon fiesta. Our good friends, Les and Joanne are meeting us which will be fun. Catch up with you after the fiesta!