Today we had a wonderful time in Colorado Springs, CO. We began our trip by walking around the grounds of the Broadmoor Resort. It is one of those old fashion hotels that people came to relax and be pampered. It's where we should have been staying, but aren't.
This is the hotel. Pretty nice, wouldn't you say?We then traveled to a delightful public park named Garden of the Gods and it is appropriately named. It is a natural, national landmark that has trails and roads through some of the best red rock edifices we've ever seen. You could spend many hours there wondering around and exploring the beauty of these ancient monoliths. We drove around and then finally took a hike (an easy one since we still can't breathe too well in this altitude) on the Siamese Trail. As you can see we "fit" right in. 
Rich even tried a Herculean effort to push this rock into a straight position, he didn't win but you have to remember that
these "rocks" are at least 200 feet high and 350 million years old. (Even older than Rich!) Needless to say we were again quite impressed by 
the area.
Next we traveled to the Air Force Academy. It, too, is quite impressive. The cathedral has been named one of the most unique cathedrals in the world. It has a series of spires that look like delta (airplane) wings reaching towards the sky. It along with the rest of the academy is literally right next to the mountains. It is really spectacular!
It's no wonder that a visiting poet, Katherine Lee Bates, when touring the area wrote a poem called "America the Beautiful" which later was put to music. We'd have to agree with her, Colorado and it's "purple mountains majesty" are spectacular. No wonder people want to live here.
And speaking of people who live here....we ended our evening by visiting our friends, the Buglewicz's. (They are Rick and Corrine's children&grandchildren.) We had a comfy meal at home which was a treat after a week of restaurants. We always enjoy their company and tonight was no different. They have a adorable home in Golden which is in the Denver area and looks out at the mountains. Why wouldn't you want to live here? Unless of course you had the ocean and the beach bar? But it's a close second.
We had a great day and did a lot. Hope you had a good one too! Love, Mare & Rich
Sorry for the delay in posting but I forgot my camera at the Buglewicz's and didn't get it until Tuesday morning. I knew you all wanted to see the pictures!!!
the area.Next we traveled to the Air Force Academy. It, too, is quite impressive. The cathedral has been named one of the most unique cathedrals in the world. It has a series of spires that look like delta (airplane) wings reaching towards the sky. It along with the rest of the academy is literally right next to the mountains. It is really spectacular!
It's no wonder that a visiting poet, Katherine Lee Bates, when touring the area wrote a poem called "America the Beautiful" which later was put to music. We'd have to agree with her, Colorado and it's "purple mountains majesty" are spectacular. No wonder people want to live here.
And speaking of people who live here....we ended our evening by visiting our friends, the Buglewicz's. (They are Rick and Corrine's children&grandchildren.) We had a comfy meal at home which was a treat after a week of restaurants. We always enjoy their company and tonight was no different. They have a adorable home in Golden which is in the Denver area and looks out at the mountains. Why wouldn't you want to live here? Unless of course you had the ocean and the beach bar? But it's a close second.
We had a great day and did a lot. Hope you had a good one too! Love, Mare & Rich
Sorry for the delay in posting but I forgot my camera at the Buglewicz's and didn't get it until Tuesday morning. I knew you all wanted to see the pictures!!!
5 comments:
The pictures are great, even if they are a little late. Finally a picture with Mare in it too! Your blog has become my bedtime story every night. Glad you're having fun... but we're hungry. I can't believe I'll have to cook my own dinner Saturday night! Jen
My cousins who live here in Denver had their wedding reception at the Broadmoor! I was in college and wasn't able to go, but I bet it was nice. It was great seeing you guys tonight ... thanks for the company! Love you both ... Andrea
Back in the day, I went to a Girl Scout Roundup in Colorado Springs and several tours went to the same places. You're right- the scenery IS spectacular! Sounds like you are having a great time. I look forward to your adventures.
Nancy
For being a Denver Broncos Fan, I have only been there once, and it was breathtaking- literally and visually. Sorry I took so long in posting, this has been the first chance since finals. Keep safe, keep the pics coming. Love to you both.
Christine
Hey, Nancy,
Didn't know you were ever out here for the Girl Scouts.
Well, I'm glad that you have gotten to see the area. Come out again. It's great and not that far from the kids in AZ.
Love,
Mare
Christine, You would get along well with Tim Buglewicz. He's a Denver fan and has season tickets. Just don't tell any of the other family members! Love, Mare
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