Random Ramblin' in The Springs
©2014 by LeeZard Here are some random thoughts and observations after two weeks in and around Colorado Springs or, as they call it here, The Springs. There is this somewhat familiar big shiny yellow ball in the sky. It emits tremendous heat and the sky around it is always blue. I do remember something similar in the Pacific Northwest but here it seems more intense, as if it has more confidence it will show up nearly every day. I’m told it even makes regular appearances between blizzards in the winter. What a concept! As in the Northwest there are mountains here, lots of ‘em. They’re called the Rockies and, while they are quite beautiful, I still find the Cascade Mountains more dramatic. I think this is because the Cascades are viewed primarily from sea level while The Rockies grow from the high plains. Mt. Rainier From 50-Miles Away Pikes Peak Up Close The Springs sits at 6,035 feet – sorry Mile High City – and in the shadow of one of the most famous mountains in ...