Successful day

I had some worries about what I would do with my extra day in Colorado. The original plan was to go snowboarding at the lone remaining open resort. I was so tired from the clinic that I cancelled that idea. Instead I spent the day sites seeing in Colorado Springs before checking into my hotel in Denver. I was able to drive up the Pike's Peak Highway to the summit (almost) of Pike's Peak. They closed the last 4 miles due to three feet of snow they got on Thursday. (Side note: so pouring rain where I was at equals snow at 14,000 ft above sea level)

I did manage some great pictures.

















After that, I went to the garden of the gods. Unfortunately it was too late in the day because it was packed! Luckily they have a loop that goes around the main rock formations. So I managed some pictures from the car. I wish I could have parked and hiked around. It was really beautiful and probably breathtaking up close.











Wrapping up the day with dinner and then promptly showering and crashing for the night. Flight home leaves at 4 pm. What should I do in Denver until then?