September / October 2016
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With our tummies full, but our sense of
adventure not quite quenched, we decided to
head to Garden of the Gods. There are only
a few times in life when you need to just
stop and stare at God's creations. This place
is one of them. The one lane road winds
around the park giving way to amazing view
after amazing view with each new turn.
We paused a few times to take some quick
pictures. Each stop was followed by "wow
that's a good shot". We could have spent all
day there framing up photos.
Soon the light was fading and we were
ready to get back. Rounding one last corner,
there it was, Balancing Rock. (Far Left) I
remember getting my picture taken there as
a child. Sure enough, a few decades later
and it is still balancing.
This was a good day.
Friday found us back in the saddle by
8:00 AM. Today's destination was the
Royal Gorge. The locals leading the drive
definitely knew how to take the long and
curvy way to get there. It was going to be
Photos by
Fred Quintana
