Day 8: A Place You've Traveled To

Colorado Springs

This was my favorite trip ever. Almost exatly one year ago we went our our very first trip together. We really didn't go far at all but definitely had an absolute blast. We made no plans other than a destination and it was so relaxing and fun.

While we were in Colorado Springs, we saw so much. Went to the Garden of the Gods, Cave of the Winds, and the PRCA Museum. We even got suckered on some "tourist trap" Old West Town. The neatest thing about that place were the trick mirrors.

We drove up to Cripple Creek one night. This was Dan's first time gambling and of course he had beginners luck, me, not so much. But it was really a fun night. Minus getting car sick on the way there.

The day we were headed home we went to the Royal Gorge. I was so proud of Dan. He claims to be afraid of heights, but went across the Gorge in the tram car and walked the bridge with me. If he is afraid of heights he must really love me because on our honeymoon I even got him in a hot air balloon.
While we were there, we drove up to Denver. Dan wanted to visit the Coors Brewery. Pretty sure someone told him there was free beer. The brewery was neat, but I didn't even like Coors Light fresh. No thanks, Dan I promise to not steal your beer. I really wanted to hit the Denver Aquarium, so we did. I ABSOLUTELY loved it. There were all kinds of fish and you could even feed stingrays when you got through it.

But the best part of the whole trip was Manitou Springs. We both enjoyed it so much. We spent so much time just strolling through the little shops and checking everything out. Dan even wanted to go back and shop again! By far the best trip we have taken and I can't wait to go back!