Colorado Springs/Manitou Springs
April 11, 2013
This is probably not the best time of year to be at high
altitudes … unless you’re a fur-bearing critter … which I’m not. I miss the desert and the warm
temperatures!
We got out and about yesterday for a bit – drove up to
Garden of the Gods
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Garden of the Gods |
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Old Manitou Springs |
Then we walked around the older section of Manitou Springs
which is very funky and interesting. It’s
very ‘tie-died/new age’ but with gun shops thrown in next to the hemp shops. Lots of cool architecture and just a nice
feeling place. Had lunch in a Polish
restaurant-wish I could have remembered some of the language from listening to
my grandparents. We had some home-made
Borscht which was quite good … but different from our family recipe. I find that every family seems to have their
own version handed down. Depends on what
kind of stuff was available in their region of the old country I guess.
Then on to Manitou Springs Cliff Dwellings
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Manitou Springs Cliff Dwellings |
Today Bruce got up early and headed to Garden of the Gods –
which is only a few minutes from our campground – to take some photos while the
sun was out. I did laundry –
woo-hoo! When he got home we both headed
out to G of the G and walked around enjoying the little of the sunshine that
was left.
The clouds were moving in and
the wind was picking up which I guess is typical for this area … sunny in the
mornings and cloudy in the afternoons.
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Bruce at G. of the G. |
April 12, 2013
Did some exploring around the areas where Bruce used to live ... up on 'the bluffs' but not such great views as it was pretty foggy/cloudy. Went and walked around Garden of the Gods and checked out their gift shop which is HUGE! I am apparently addicted to gift shops!
Then we hit Old Town Colorado Springs which - once again - is amazing with the old architecture and funky signs etc.
We visited the Michael Garmin store and gallery (Bruce has a number of his small sculptures which are very neat!) and just enjoyed the the atmosphere!
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Old Colorado Springs |
April 13, 2013
Drove out to Canon City (spoken - Canyon city) and the Royal Gorge Bridge. http://www.royalgorgetravel.com/?GooglePPC_2010
The temperatures were higher than forecast - but the winds made it a bit cooler - still got up to around 70F. The bridge is awesome. We're still not sure why it was built ... as it really isn't used for traffic anymore ... but it was built in 1929 for about $350,000 and took about 6 months which is totally
amazing to think about. Today it would take 10x that long just to get permits and quotes!
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Royal Gorge Bridge |
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Not sure if it was a joke |
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Incline Railway |
There is lots to do there ... an aerial tram (Bruce went on this - I chickened out), a zip line, a skycoaster, a funicular railway etc. We both went on the funicular (incline) railway which goes right down to the base of the mountain to the Arkansas River below. We saw some kayakers going down the river (Bruce was literally frothing at the mouth wishing he could join them!) as well as the scenic train that runs along the river. The one stop we did NOT enjoy was the food ... which was overcooked and overpriced. Still ... an amazing day! Not looking forward to the cold weather they say is coming. Snow forecast for Tuesday!
We enjoyed Canon City ... cool, funky town where I got 'hatted up' ... since Bruce got his Cowboy hat
I've been jealous so I finally got one as well. I think I look pretty good ... for a tenderfoot! We both
tried on Cowboy boots but just couldn't make that final jump to the Western Way! (we may still buy guns at WalMart tho if time permits!) LOL!
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Canon City |
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Just call me Winona! |
April 14, 2013
Last night was a doozy! Extreme winds and torrential rains! When I looked outside this morning I was praying it hadn't turned to snow! It didn't - thank goodness! There is snow forecast for early next week ... lots and lots of it! It's pretty cold out right now ... only about 33F (8 am) and the wind is still high. Lots of snow up on Pikes Peak so not sure this is a good time to go up the cog railway. Not sure what we'll do today. We would head south again but we've got Rosy booked in for a checkup tomorrow plus we have to be in Denver by the 20th. Wish we had our snowshoes!
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