So, Blogger was down for maintenance when I tried to upload this… hopefully it will be back up and this will get posted soon. Anyway, we’re in Colorado Springs tonight after another interesting day. First thing this morning we went to the Rocky Mountain National Park. Oh, random sign of the day: by the entrance to a bridge, there was a sign that read:

“In case of flood, climb to safety”

Or, I guess, you could always drown.

Anyway, we went to the park, which was filled with wildlife and… OMG… SNOW. Tons and tons of snow. But I have to say it was wild looking DOWN at the Rocky Mountains. I do believe I know the meaning now of Rocky Mountain High…

Of course (since this is now a daily occurrence for me) I was forced to stop for a herd of bighorn sheep crossing the road. We also saw elk, deer, and numerous birds as well as ground squirrels that we made friends with. One even jumped on my lap (and promptly realized where he was and jumped off!). We ate lunch by Bear Lake, and shared crumbs with the squirrels (don’t tell the rangers). Then we left and headed for Cheyenne, a side trip that I begged Cindy to go on… (“But…but… Garth Brooks and George Strait sing about Cheyenne…. I HAVE to go there”)… She indulged me and we drove up to Wyoming, but Cheyenne itself was something of a letdown. It actually reminded me of Middletown with a cowboy flavor. But I was glad to get the chance to see it anyway since it’s doubtful I’ll ever be anywhere near there again. Oh, and it was back up at 80 degrees in Wyoming… allergies, here they come…

The sky was getting cloudy, so we figured we’d better get out of there fast (ok…Cindy wanted to get out of there fast anyway)… and we escaped before the rain hit. Then we drove down to Colorado Springs where I find myself now. Tomorrow we visit Garden of the Gods and then head down to New Mexico for Roswell and Carlsbad Caverns!!

All for now…