Day 18: Thursday, September 21, 2006
We have had an interesting day today. The wind howled and the rain pelted down last night. I think Theodore (the truck) enjoyed his bath though. Anyway, we had thought about going to the Garden of the Gods today, but as the wind was still howling around between 25 – 35 mph when we got up…we decided we really did not want to be outside walking around all morning. ;-) We changed our plans and headed towards Pike’s Peak. It had snowed on the higher elevations last night and the view of Pike’s Peak from Colorado Springs was gorgeous. We were looking forward to having a chance to “play” in the snow…and I was looking forward to driving in it. (Yes, I do miss driving in snow…and for you South Carolinians…there IS a difference in driving in snow and ice…snow actually is a fun challenge. ;-) Anyway, we arrived at the entrance to the Pike’s Peak Highway and the sign said that the road was closed 10 miles up, due to snow…and there were still an additional 9 miles before you got to the top. Well, we weren’t really interested in seeing “halfway” up Pike’s Peak…so we turned around and decided to go with plan “C” for the day. We went to Cave of the Winds and saw some cool things. I had not been to caverns since elementary school…so it was neat to see some of the formations again. On the weekends they have a Lantern Light tour, which looked really interesting…maybe the next time I am in Colorado Springs I will try to do that. (Click here to see photos from Cave of the Winds.)
After Cave of the Winds, we were pretty hungry…but didn’t want to ruin our plans for dinner at Flying W Ranch. We decided to stop in “Historic Manitou Springs” since we were right there and grab a bite to eat. We had a pretty good sandwich at some sandwich shop…can’t think of the name…and then meandered around town looking at all the tourist a”trap”tions. ;-) We were doing pretty well at not spending much money…and then we found this little shop that was going out of business and everything was 75% off! ;-) Ha, ha, so much for not spending money…well, we actually didn’t do too badly, both of us were able to get some presents for people…things that this place happened to have that we haven’t really been able to find anywhere else. So that was kind’a nice!
Then we headed to Flying W Ranch for dinner. They have chuck wagon dinners and a nightly show year round. I had been one time before, the summer I worked at the Wilds of the Rockies, and had an incredible time. It was a lot of fun, just as I had remembered it, and the food was good! I really enjoy their music and it is fun to see them play. We had incredible seats…front row table right in front of the stage. They did a great job as usual! We both bought several CDs…surprise, surprise. ;-) They also mentioned that next week in Kansas there is a “meeting” or whatever you call it, of all the chuck wagon bands I bet that is a lot of fun…all 7 of them in one spot. ;-) (Click here to see photos from Flying W Ranch.)
Well, it is evening again and we are tired. ;-) They are calling for the possibility of snow tonight…uhm…we were told it was still “summer” weather out here…so are trying to wisely use the few long sleeved items we did bring…well, and making sure our “souvenir” shirts are long sleeved and warm! ;-)
- Lana
After Cave of the Winds, we were pretty hungry…but didn’t want to ruin our plans for dinner at Flying W Ranch. We decided to stop in “Historic Manitou Springs” since we were right there and grab a bite to eat. We had a pretty good sandwich at some sandwich shop…can’t think of the name…and then meandered around town looking at all the tourist a”trap”tions. ;-) We were doing pretty well at not spending much money…and then we found this little shop that was going out of business and everything was 75% off! ;-) Ha, ha, so much for not spending money…well, we actually didn’t do too badly, both of us were able to get some presents for people…things that this place happened to have that we haven’t really been able to find anywhere else. So that was kind’a nice!
Then we headed to Flying W Ranch for dinner. They have chuck wagon dinners and a nightly show year round. I had been one time before, the summer I worked at the Wilds of the Rockies, and had an incredible time. It was a lot of fun, just as I had remembered it, and the food was good! I really enjoy their music and it is fun to see them play. We had incredible seats…front row table right in front of the stage. They did a great job as usual! We both bought several CDs…surprise, surprise. ;-) They also mentioned that next week in Kansas there is a “meeting” or whatever you call it, of all the chuck wagon bands I bet that is a lot of fun…all 7 of them in one spot. ;-) (Click here to see photos from Flying W Ranch.)
Well, it is evening again and we are tired. ;-) They are calling for the possibility of snow tonight…uhm…we were told it was still “summer” weather out here…so are trying to wisely use the few long sleeved items we did bring…well, and making sure our “souvenir” shirts are long sleeved and warm! ;-)
- Lana
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