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06.17.15 US Olympic Training Complex AND Garden of the Gods

Wednesday, June 17, 2015 - Today's adventure took us to the US Olympic Training Complex and the Garden of the Gods. First stop US Olympic Training Complex: The U.S. Olympic Complex in Colorado Springs is the flagship training center for the Olympic Training Center programs. The Colorado Springs Olympic Training Center rests on a 35-acre… Continue reading 06.17.15 US Olympic Training Complex AND Garden of the Gods

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06.16.15 United States Air Force Academy

Tuesday, June 16, 2015 - After all the excitement of Pike's Peak we thought we'd take it a little easier today - so we toured the United States Air Force Academy. The Air Force Academy is unique in its dual role as both an Air Force installation and a university. The 10th Air Base Wing… Continue reading 06.16.15 United States Air Force Academy

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06.15.15 – Part Two – The Chauvin’s take on Pike’s Peak!

Part Two - Pikes Peak - Monday, June 15, 2015 Two of Roy's panoramic pictures are above. Click on the panoramic pictures (and any other picture) to see them full size.  Then just click the back button to come back to the blog. At the Summit, we also ventured out at a different spot, as… Continue reading 06.15.15 – Part Two – The Chauvin’s take on Pike’s Peak!

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06.15.15 The Chauvin’s take on Pike’s Peak!!

Monday, June 15, 2015 -  Today Roy and I took on something I wasn't sure we'd be able to complete.  We drive in Boots (our truck) up the 19 mile journey to the top of Pike's Peak which is at an elevation of 14,110 feet.  I knew, of course, we could do it in our… Continue reading 06.15.15 The Chauvin’s take on Pike’s Peak!!

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06.14.15 Along the way to and in Colorado Heights RV Park

Sunday, June 14, 2015 - Roy and I are now 1,249 miles from our home in Amite, Louisiana!  We left Amite on May 5th, 40 days ago!  We've seen so much already, but the part of this journey we've looked forward to the most begins now! Along the way from Seibert, Colorado to Monument, Colorado… Continue reading 06.14.15 Along the way to and in Colorado Heights RV Park

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06.13.15 We’ve arrived in Monument, CO, and a wrap up of the past several days!

Saturday, June 13, 2015 - To wrap up the five days since I posted last. 00000000000000000000000 Well that about says it all! We scrubbed all sorts of parts of Dora and Boots during these slow days. I have been very happy to have time to spend reading. I bought Divergent after a lot of recommendations… Continue reading 06.13.15 We’ve arrived in Monument, CO, and a wrap up of the past several days!

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06.08.15 Next to nothing happening in big old Seibert, Colorado

Monday, June 8, 2015 – We will  be here at Shady Grove until early Saturday morning. We have very little internet sometimes, there is nothing within 1-1/2 hours of us to go see so I will not be writing my blog until we move onto our next stop. There are also no mountains where we… Continue reading 06.08.15 Next to nothing happening in big old Seibert, Colorado

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06.07.15 So long Kansas, Hello Colorado, Buffalo Bill and an Auction!

Sunday, June 7, 2015 – We saw no tornadoes overnight Friday night, whew! There were 5 that touch down to the east of us a bit. The temperature was in the 60s with a nice breeze which allowed Roy and I to sleep like logs, and actually over sleep till 10 am this morning! Our… Continue reading 06.07.15 So long Kansas, Hello Colorado, Buffalo Bill and an Auction!

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06.06.15 Dalton Gang Hideout, Meade, Kansas

Saturday, June 6, 2015 - Along our travels in Kansas we stopped in the pretty little city of Meade to see the Dalton Gang Hideout. We pulled Dora and Boots up in front and went in to visit! You enter through the gift shop (of course!) which was the original barn. Then travel to the… Continue reading 06.06.15 Dalton Gang Hideout, Meade, Kansas

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06.05.15 COSMOSPHERE – Kansas Cosmosphere and Space Center, Hutchinson, Kansas

Friday, June 5, 2015 -Before we leave Kansas I have to comment about the wind here.  It's crazy ridiculous.  I thought it was just the first day here, but every day has been over 25 mph winds.  Last night we even had 50 mph gusts, the RV was just a swaying! The weather people report… Continue reading 06.05.15 COSMOSPHERE – Kansas Cosmosphere and Space Center, Hutchinson, Kansas