The day temperature started out at 68F today and rose to an 84F in the afternoon with sun galore present. These past three days have just been some kind of wonderful especially the weather and scenery. Gasoline was purchased at a Western Station located at the base of Pikes Peak for $3.739/gallon. I am thinking that one of the reason gasoline is less out here is because of the octane rating of 85 versus 87 at home. I continue to pile up the mileage thanks in turn to the 75MPH speed limit in Colorado. I certainly can vouch for John Denver's feeling in the song "Rocky Mountain High". I had that feeling while traveling up to the summit of Pikes Peak. I had the same feeling two years ago when I did the same, only this time I did make it to the top. It is an awe inspiring experience. This time I also got to stop at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. The Cadet Chapel is some piece of architecture. I asked the ranger about the fox that I encountered the last time I went to Pikes Peak and he said that they have not seen him or her (there were two) for about six months. He was not sure what had happened to them.
The Traveller is off to Rocky Mountain National Park today and then further North and West in Wyoming.
Signing off for now!
The Traveller
wow...quoting John Denver....must be awe inspiring....no wonder he wrote the song...
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