Garden of the Gods, Colorado Springs, Colorado
Garden of the Gods, Colorado Springs, Colorado
Garden of the Gods, Colorado Springs, Colorado
Garden of the Gods, Colorado Springs, Colorado
Abandoned house near Ft. Garland, Colorado
Today we drove from Taos, New Mexico, to Colorado Springs, Colorado, about a 5-hour drive. Almost immediately upon entering Colorado the color palette of the landscape changed from browns, tans, and light greens to yellows, dark greens, and even a bit of reds and oranges. The bright yellows were the aspens turning, the greens were trees, and the reds and oranges were bushes and groundcover. Though both landscapes are beautiful, this was a refreshing change.
Easy to see why the area of red sandstone formations in Colorado Springs is called Garden of the Gods. Quite stunning. In 1909 children of the deceased owner, Charles Elliott Perkins, donated the land to Colorado Springs. It was his wish that the land always be accessible and free to the public. Consequently, there is no fee to visit and the wide red concrete walkways that wind through the forest of red rock formations fulfill his wish of accessibility.
We met up with my 23 year-old-niece, Kacie, and her 23-year-old husband, Ethan, for dinner. Kacie works in a quasi-engineering job here while she finishes her engineering degree and Ethan works in ground safety at the US Air Force Academy. Ethan has a degree in public safety. Kacie has personality plus. Both have amazing work ethics, but they also love to have fun. A winning combination for such a nice young couple.
Another great day.
Signing off until tomorrow, Bill and Marsha, grateful for family
Easy to see why the area of red sandstone formations in Colorado Springs is called Garden of the Gods. Quite stunning. In 1909 children of the deceased owner, Charles Elliott Perkins, donated the land to Colorado Springs. It was his wish that the land always be accessible and free to the public. Consequently, there is no fee to visit and the wide red concrete walkways that wind through the forest of red rock formations fulfill his wish of accessibility.
We met up with my 23 year-old-niece, Kacie, and her 23-year-old husband, Ethan, for dinner. Kacie works in a quasi-engineering job here while she finishes her engineering degree and Ethan works in ground safety at the US Air Force Academy. Ethan has a degree in public safety. Kacie has personality plus. Both have amazing work ethics, but they also love to have fun. A winning combination for such a nice young couple.
Another great day.
Signing off until tomorrow, Bill and Marsha, grateful for family
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