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Rocky Mountain High, Colorado…

by on ‎05-06-2015 02:58 PM

Our family traveled to Colorado Springs to attend the Navy-Air Force lacrosse game (my brother-in law, Rick, is the Navy lacrosse coach).



The last time I was in Colorado Springs was years ago for a live show with David Venable.  It was broadcast from the parking lot of the Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center.  During this trip, our family did a little hiking and climbed one small area of the Garden of the Gods. It was as breathtaking as I remembered it (but so much easier coming down than going up!).




 


We took a ride on the Pikes Peak Cog Railway, which travels up the mountain to an altitude of 14,115 feet above sea level.  I think that’s where the Rocky Mountain High comes in!  Altitude affects everyone differently, but everyone in our family could feel the effects. 


 


By the time we reached 10,000 feet I started feeling it.  It makes you a little dizzy, and you feel like you’re breathing through a straw.  I asked the people who worked there how they get used to it and they said they drink lots and lots of water.  When we boarded the train, it was sunny and 65 degrees, and by the time we reached the top of the mountain it was 30 degrees and snowing so hard we couldn’t see anything—a complete white out!  It was really cool!


 



Another highlight of our trip was visiting the Air Force Academy.  The academy is at the base of the mountains and a must-see if you’re ever able to go.  The Cadet Chapel is magnificent with a 99-feet high pinnacled ceiling and stained glass windows.  It houses Protestant, Catholic, Jewish, and Buddhist chapels.  You are not permitted to photograph the inside of the chapel.



Traveling back to Colorado with my family reminded me of how beautiful our country is with so many different climates, altitudes, ocean views, rivers...  I hope that our family is able to visit all of them someday! #bucketlist #visittheusa


 


PS: Navy won! It was a close game and both teams played well.  Thank you Navy and Air Force for a great game and your dedication to our country.



 


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Jayne


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