Visiting Colorado Springs

Joanne booked us into the quaint Old Town Guest House B&B for four

Our B&B

nights in Colorado Springs.  At breakfast, the first morning, we met a couple who live in New York City. What a coincidence - Holly's hometown is Bergenfield, NJ just the same as Joanne. The next morning we met a couple from Austin. The coincidences continued because she is a chemical engineer whose UT adviser was Hugh Steinfink. Believe it or not, I took a course from him probably twenty years before her!  We really enjoyed talking to both couples.  We also give high marks to to Kim and Dave who run the B&B.

Siamese Twins

After a short rest at the B&B, we headed out to the Garden of the Gods only a few miles away.  After viewing a film about the geological formation of the gardens at the visitor center, we did a little walking around.  A short hike took us to the Siamese Twins for a framed view of Pikes Peak.


Pikes Peak in Distance

The next day, we continued checking out the Garden of the Gods before visiting the Air Force Academy's Cadet Chapel, one of the most visited sites in Colorado.  The modern architecture of the chapel was beautiful.

Seventh Bridge

In the afternoon, we hiked the trails in Colorado Springs' Red Rock Canyon Open Space.  We hiked Mesa trail with views of the Garden of the Gods and Pikes Peak, the Quarry Pass trail and then followed the Canyon trail back to the parking lot. See interactive Trail Map.

The beautiful Air Force Chapel

Strawberry dessert at the Broadmoor
 

Colorado Springs turned a record cold Wednesday morning. Nevertheless, we donned our jackets for an enjoyable hike up the the Seven Bridges trail in Cheyenne Cannon.  Curiously, about 75% of the hikers were young women.  One young lady arrived at the seventh bridge with a two year old on her back and a six month old strapped to her chest.  All were smiling!  The Colorado people that we met are hardy and "in shape."

Tree Hugger, Joanne



Richard at the 4th Bridge out of 7, a 5 mile hike

We got back just in time for a BBQ lunch before riding the Pikes Peak Cog Railway. On our last day, we walked about the old town of Colorado Springs touring art galleries before a delicious lunch the Broadmoor.  We finished up our touring at the Manitou Cliff Dwellings.   We had a great visit and highly recommend Colorado Springs!

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