Vacation Commences

We made it safe and sound to Colorado Springs last night. Stayed up late chatting with Rob and Lenore, and slept in this morning. Took our time this morning, playing with the cats and dog and perusing online before heading into downtown Colorado Springs to explore. After an amazing crepe central lunch at La Creperie (lobster bisque, a chicken almond crepe w/ hollandaise, a turkey and potato crepe with a light brown gravy, and banana chocolate crepe for dessert, sooooo goooood....) we poked around the shops. After two hours, our meter up, Ross and I piled back into our borrowed car to drive around and explore some more.

We sound through Old Colorado City and Historic Manitou Springs. Passed hotels and motels; art galleries and boutiques; diners cafes and bars. Our excursion took us to Garden of the Gods as twilight began to settle. The light was perfectly crisp against the red rock formations. We only spent a little time there...planning to return later in the week to explore a more fully on foot.






And now we're settled back, enjoying an astounding opening ceremonies for the Winter Olympics. The use of projections and lighting are incredible....all of the artists and technicians working on this one event...a good end to a good day. And a good start to a belated trip.