After the usual Embassy Suite breakfast buffett, we headed out to the Air Force Academy. We first watched a movie explaining cadet life and thanks to Dad for asking a question concerning commitment after graduating from the Academy, we all received a very nice ink pen and a key ring. We then tourned the Academy Chapel and really enjoyed the beauty of the chapel and found it very interesting to say the least. The chapel was constructed so you could see the mountains outside with the inside looking like airplane wings. And Drake spotted Alaska and Hawaii license plates which brought the total to 31 states for the trip.
OLYMPIC TRAINING FACILITY
A quick walk through visitor center and then down a nice walk showing all the venues the Olympics offer. Of course, we had to stop at the soccer display. We didn't spend much time here at this facility as the boys were antsy to go rock climbing.
GARDEN OF THE GODS
We stopped briefly at the vistor center and then off for a nice hike around the amazingly beautiful, red sandstone rock formations. We watched several rock climbers and found it amazing how they could climb in some areas straight up.
BARR TRAIL
We tried to get on the Pikes Peak Cog Rail but it was sold out for the day. We put in our reservations for tomorrow. We stopped for a few bottles of cold water and Janie came out with directions to hike Pikes Peak. Barr Trail is right at the base of where the Pikes Peak Cog Rail leaves and off we headed on the trail. It was a really, really beautiful hike up and so interesting. We came to a fork in the trail and we took the left trail and it took us back down but to a nice stream with a cave. The water was very cold according to Dad and Logan. The trail to the water wasn't that far out of the way and glad we took the left turn. We hiked up about an hour and half and it took almost an hour to come back down. The views were absolutely beautiful. On our way down, we kept seeing many runners, yes runners, running UP Pikes Peak. Can you imagine?? Finally Janie asked and they said they were training for the Pikes Peak marathon coming up next month. The path is full of rocks, tree roots, loose gravel and how anyone would even consider running on this for the 13 miles up and 13 miles down, you would have to say they are crazy to say the least!!! Off to dinner at Black Eyed Pea which was very good. We are all so exhausted and ready for showers and bed.
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