Monday, July 19

Today was a good day. Didn't get up quite as early and took our time. Decided to go back to Rocky Mountain National Park and see Bear Lake as we had plenty of time today. It was drizzling off and on when we started out but rain in the mountains doesn't last long. By the time we got to the lake the sun was shining and the sky was a beautiful blue. There is a one mile trail around the lake, very easy. It was gorgeous. I have decided Estes Park is my destination spot. I could spend a week traveling to Bear Lake each day, packing my lunch and taking a book. There are lots of benches along the lake to sit on. I would read a couple chapters, walk around the lake once, read some more, walk around the lake again, eat, read, walk and just take in the beautiful scenery. I'm not sure how long it would take to get tired of it.

After I tore myself away from Bear Lake we drove to Golden to tour the Coors factory. We had read varying reviews. Of course, some thought it was great and others were very critical. You don't get to go through the actual plant but we were very pleased. I thought it was well organized and enjoyable. Jim says when he was in college you couldn't get Coor beer east of Omaha and when someone went to Omaha they would bring a bunch back in their trunk.

Then on to Colorado Springs. Upon arriving here, another storm coming over the mountains. It rained so hard I could only drive 35 in a 75 zone. One of those you could barely see your hand in front of your face. Didn't last long.

We haven't done too bad at finding our whereabouts the first time. However, I have gotten quite good at making u-turns and three point turns on this trip.

Not sure what's up next. The Air Force Academy for sure, Pikes Peak and hopefully the Cog rail train if we can get tickets and the Royal Gorge and Criple Creek. But for now we're kicking back. Our hotel is brand new and even smells new.

Later taters.