Pikes_Peak
PIKES PEAK OR BUST - 14000+ ft.
and it just about did bust us physically

We took the Cog train up - Most miserable ride we have ever taken! VERY small wooden seats, 3 seats facing 3 seats - we were on the incline side so felt like we were going to fall into the laps of strangers across from us - I had to use my cane to brace myself - no leg room - no shoulder room - my fanny was hanging off into the aisle the whole trip. We were squashed together - even though Thomas is skinny, he still has broad shoulders.  It was hot down in Colorado Springs - freezing at the top.  Dad didn't fare well at all - legs and feet swelled up, he couldn't breathe. They encourage you to buy and take snacks and drinks with you but we were so quished, no way to get to them.  If had known, would have bought a couple of extra seats so we could have spread out a little.  I had a hard time at top breathing, dizzy, etc but was determined to go outside and take photos - Thomas was kind to help me.   It WAS beautiful at the top looking across mountain ranges and down at Colorado Springs. We can now cross this off our "Bucket List".

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Thomas at top of Pikes Peak - Cog Train - Colorado Springs in the valley below



The Cog Train



Looking Northeast from Pikes Peak



Looking East - Colorado Springs in the valley





Looking Southeast from Pikes Peak - yes that is snow





The rain is coming - we only got a few sprinkles on the way down


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