Aug. 8th – Aug. 15th

Barry and I left the Rocky Mountains and visited Roger and Barb Kiep in Monument, Colorado for the week. We were also excited to see Jay and Leslie Taylor on Saturday before they left to go back home. We all enjoyed soaking in the Kiep’s new hot tub.

They recently moved out west and their home is just beautiful with a great view of Pikes Peak.

Barry and I went to the Garden of the Gods and hiked to the Siamese twins rock formation.

See Pikes Peak?

During the week, we went to Canon City to ride the Royal Gorge Scenic train. And, then went to the Royal Gorge Bridge.

Royal Gorge Bridge
New residents of Colorado
Middle of the bridge

Roger and Barb took us to the top of Pikes Peak the next day. It was a little chilly at 14,115 ft. The views from the top of the mountain were beautiful.

Our friends!!

Barb and I found a great place for hair and nails in Black Forest, Colorado. Actually, our hair stylist is from Wilmington and her husband from Lebanon, Ohio.

Her husband knows Barry’s brother Greg, Zach and Casey, our nephews. Small world for sure.

The last place we visited was Old Colorado City. Buildings with lots of history.

Barb enjoying her mudslide
Eclairs looked really good

So, on Saturday, we said our goodbyes and off we went to South Fork, Colorado. Rio Grand National Forest.

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