We were back on the bikes again today around 6:30 this morning. We took the interstate until we came to Denver. Our original plan was for us to break off of the interstate just past the Colorado border and bypass Denver altogether, but unfortunately, we totally missed the turn off! Must have been memorized by the endless feedlots and cattle farms.
Traffic was pretty intense around Denver and through to Colorado Springs. I figure it's a Saturday and people have places to go. It is a BUSY area. We are going to be glad to get off of the interstate tomorrow. I am still amazed at the first set of mountains I've seen in quite a while! They are spectacular.
Dad and I arrived in Colorado Springs around 12:00 Mountain Time. We had a bite to eat at the Village Inn, which was similar to an old Country Kitchen. Great food, and our waitress was helpful guiding us to our next stop, Pikes Peak.
Most of the picts from today's travels were of that. It was a beautiful ride up to the summit. I'll let the pictures to the talking!
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| Crystal Reservoir |
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| Pikes Peak from a distance. |
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| Dad taking some photos. |
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| Getting the Go Pro ready. |
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| BIG FOOT! |
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| This is on the way to the summit. Dad was behind me recording video, and then I lost him, so I figured I take a few shots while I waited. |
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| Getting higher.... |
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| Snow! |
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| Riding on the Edge |
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| The Summit, 14, 115 |
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| Dad feeling the effects of thin oxygen. We both were a bit lightheaded. |
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| Pictures from the Summit. |
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| They have a shop and a trolley at the summit. AMAZING! |
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| We weren't the only ones up there. |
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Afterwards, we stopped for some coffee and ice cream. We deserved it!
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Hope all is well back home! Miss everyone. We will update tomorrow.
Looks awesome! Great pictures...Just breathe Dad...breathe
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