The KOA at Buena Vista was a good spot for relaxing, catching up on laundry, and going for a good long hike. We were just there a couple of nights, but we enjoyed beautiful views. We really could watch the storms come across the valley each afternoon.
Friday we drove to near Cripple Creek, southwest of Colorado Springs. We are again at a KOA with wonderful views, but with an altitude of 10,000 ft, it has taken us a couple of days to get used to! We suffered with headaches and shortness of breath, and the first day all we wanted to do was sleep! (We didn't.) We are much better today, Sunday. We drove the few miles into Cripple Creek this afternoon for a walking tour of the historical town. It was interesting and fun, despite the brief hailstorm! We were surprised that the town once had a population of 55,000, with railroads, schools, churches, opera houses, newspapers, brothels, a gold exchange, and 30 millionaires; it almost became the capital of Colorado. We also visited the Pikes Peak Heritage Center and learned everything we wanted to know about mining for gold!
We are still plagued with afternoon storms, all of which are accompanied by hail. Gracie barks at the storms to make them go away; Max hides behind our legs! After hearing about the Texas heatwave, we're not going to complain, however! It was 34 degrees last night and mid-50's this afternoon!
While in the area, we plan to visit Fossil Beds National Monument (maybe we'll find something!), Pikes Peak (don't plan on hiking to the top...), and the Manitou Cliff Dwellings. Keep in touch, everybody!
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