Some of Pueblo's sites (I mean it really IS a cute town, but people are bored too) Michael and I bought some Fat Tire here. Good stuff.
Part of the gang: Chris, Andy, Marya with Jack, and Michael (mia McCartney, Jamie, Becca, and the rest of the menagerie of Osgood/Davin animals)
Asland (so named by McCartney and Jamie) and me
Andy as we just peak into the Rockies...
Fremont County: Corrections Capital (love you dad)
Not much has happened... Although we did jam out last night during a rockband video game and eat very tasty cookout food. They can tear up some of that stuff. Andy was pretty durn good at the drums (we might have to look into a set back home) however my hand eye coordination left something to be desired. We left this morning after a good meal of tasty eggs on leftover hamburger buns and some strong coffee that we will miss. We also had a very sweet note from Miss McCartney that set us off right.
We said goodbye without tears miraculously and were off down highway 50 to Canon City. Marya caught up with us about 5 miles down the road to pass off some maps (THANK YOU!) She jumped out of the car barefoot and sent us on our way again.
The ride has been slow, because we can really feel the altitude, but so gorgeous. We want to say "WOW" just constantly. We are in Canon City (5300+ ft) right now heading to Guffey for the night. We will start our real climbing after lunch. Fremont county is the correctional capital of the USA, prison museum and everything. It is one of their main "industries". They seem to have a strong Christian faction to keep the convicts under control.
These mountains are just unbelievable. I can't really believe we are here. I keep laughing out loud when I think that we are really hear and almost touching them. Biking up 50 Pikes Peak was on our right and equally gorgeous mountains/canyons on our left.
4 comments:
The first part of the trip has gotten you ready to tackle those mountains. I know it's hard to keep riding while looking at the scenery. There be much to see and every turn will be a wonder. Enjoy the moments.
So you are really in Colorado. I can't bel;ieve it. Ain't those mts
something. Pat and I love them. We recently saw the Grand Tetons all draped in snow. 48 of the 50 highest peaks in the lower 48 are in Colorado. Enjoy! Love,
Granddad
Wish we were there to see the mountains. Hope to get there some day. Thank you for all the interesting stories. Love the image of Marya jumping out of the car barefoot after a five mile chase to give you the maps. Hope the high altitude level hasn't been too mean to you. Love, mgb and hpb
Still reading and thoroughly enjoying. I can't believe you're at the Rockies. Good Luck and Much Love,
Aunt Tish
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