colorado in three pictures a day (or so)

Yes. We took over 1400 photos on our 9 day trip to Colorado. That includes the grownup camera (over 1100) and the kids camera (our old point-and-shoot). So this has been a struggle trying to whittle it down for a quick overview here.  A photo book is certainly in the works for this amazing adventure. But in the meantime, here is a glimpse of how we spent our days, in 3 or so photos per day.

Thursday:

Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater

 Dinosaur Ridge, checking out some real dino footprints,

 Train museum in Golden, CO,

 And a visit with my best friend from Kindergarten!

Friday:

Royal Gorge Bridge and Park (all day)

 Saturday:

Cripple Creek Railroad 

 Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine Tour

 Sunday:

Drive up Mount Evans

 ...it was very windy!

 and Father's Day Cookout, observed by equine friends!

 Monday:

Pikes Peak Cog Railway

 ...with the traditional Doughnuts at the top!

 and Garden of the Gods in the afternoon.

 Tuesday:

Rocky Mountain National Park,

hiking at Lily Lake...

 Wednesday:

U.S. Olympic Training Center tour

...a visit to the Manitou Cliff Dwellings,

 and to the U.S. Air Force Academy visitor's center and 

their beautiful Chapel.

Whew! We made it. 2 travel days, 7 touring days, and a great vacation! Thanks to Auntie Jen and Uncle Shawn for hosting these four crazy travellers! We had a blast!