Blogs from Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, North America - page 3

Stunning location and most beautiful place – Caves, mountains, roads, people, food, hotel – we loved the trip. I have learned to be innovative when traveling. I am not talking about sending the satellite. Innovation can be for every small things - how effectively use the travel hours with kids, learn something new, create fun out of nothing, Kids sing along songs, effective use of IPAD, telling stories, romantic talk with spouse, remembering the sweet moments, talking about family & friends. Small is beautiful and small innovation leads to big happiness. It was 3 days trip. Day-1: Being stayed in New York and very new to New Mexico, When I start the trip I was amazed by driving. The roads are straight, no traffic, speed limit 75 miles per hour - Really!! The horizon looks like ... read more

Today began the first leg of a new trip - a girls trip. 'The Girls' are my mother (Linda), my aunt (Barbara), my step sister (Stephanie) and me. This trip idea came about when trying to determine what to do to celebrate a couple of 'significant' birthdays and Mothers Day. So a plan was developed and this is the weekend to do it - headed to Colorado Springs. We had an early flight out of Atlanta and arrived in Denver before 8am. I have never heard so many people sleeping in one place as on that airplane today. And the guy right behind me snored loudly from the time we boarded in Atlanta, through the take off, through all the turbulence, through the entire flight and through the landing. Amazing. We picked up our rental car, ... read more

Saturday Oct 4 - A walk in the park - Today I walked on the trail from Schryver Park by Manitou Avenue and Hwy 24. It was quiet and almost no other people. I guess all the tourist are gone. It’s sad how most people vacation in the hottest time of the year when I have found September and October to be the best time of year to go almost anywhere. The crowds are gone, the prices are lower, and the weather is usually at its best. Of course I understand most people vacation when their kids are out of school which is summer so I guess that's how it goes. Oh well, all the little darlings are back in school as well as the college kids so most places I have to myself as long ... read more

September 23 –Tuesday - Today was a busy day as I was preparing for leaving tomorrow morning on my trip around Colorado to view the Fall Foliage colors. I paid up at the Rainbow Lodge for this week and next week until the 6thof October, as well since I am not sure when I will be getting back although I am figuring on next Thursday. I got all my clothes washed and my bags repacked. Also stuff in the truck I want in the truck and stuff out of the truck I want out of the truck. All devices charged etc. So I guess tomorrow morning I will head over Ute Pass and westward. Sept 24 – Wednesday - On the way up Independence Pass enjoying the magnificent Fall colors my brakes kept getting spongier and ... read more

AUGUST 25, 2014 The Hampton Inn in La Junta provided a decent free breakfast this morning. Probably some mornings are less good, so I count myself lucky. Bent’s Old Fort is kind of a pain in butt to find, but it is well worth a visit. You got to go clear out to the north end of 3rd Street and then turn left on Highway 109 (it is the only road that crosses the river), and then turn right onto Hwy 194 and go about 6 miles towards the rising sun. The fort will be on your right. It is about a quarter mile walk from the parking lot. Use the restroom before you make that walk or your teeth are likely to be floating by the time you get back. Don’t step on any rattlers. ... read more