As we continue to travel East, we passed over the Continental Divide at Monarch Pass,an elevation of just over 11,000'. It was 54 degrees at the pass, and the surrounding mountains were covered in snow. The kids remained "plugged in", and stayed in the car when Fred and I got out to take a few pics. We reached our destination for the day at Royal Gorge, a dramatic gorge formed by the Arkansas River, with the highest suspension bridge in the world. For the thrill of a life the kids got to ride the "sky coaster", which is similar to a bungee jump. They were lifted to an elevation which took my breath away,and had to pull a rip cord to be dropped over the river below. Please note no ipods allowed. Tomorrow in lieu of off roading, the kids are going on a 3 hr private trail ride into the Rocky Mtns. As I write they are swimming in the pool, which I think, is their favorite time of the day.
4 comments:
WOW, what fun!
enjoy the trail ride today! Rocket is doing great here with pepper and maizie. dad and i wish we could have seen uncle fred on the sky coaster. all the scenery is spectacular...more scenery shots please!!! Rain and cool today. Dad says " Isn't geography fun?"
Hi Guys,
Well this looks like the trip of a lifetime! Did you go on this sky coaster Karan? It seems like you haven't missed a thing in any of these states. Looking forward to seeing the trail ride pictures!
xoxox
Sue
Fred the red sox are back in first!!
That is Fred in one of the sky coaster shots, and NO WAY was I going on!! It's been a wonderful trip,so glad we had the opportunity to take Teagan and Cristian. Hope they are making memories to have for a lifetime.
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