Fort Carson, CO

We have been staying at the campground at Fort Carson visiting Vic’s daughter Dawn. It’s a new campground laid out like an infinity loop with widely spaced generously sized spaces.

We’ve been here a week seeing the sights and hanging out with Dawn. It’s been great getting to know her and seeing Vic so happy to see his daughter.

Sunday was Manitou Springs, a quaint town full of restaurants and shops. Lunch at The Loop, fantastic Mexican food. We happened on a high quality jewelry shop having a mad sale so of course that was fun.

Monday we did the gigantic Ft Carson Commissary. Huge place, biggest Commissary I’ve ever seen and the selection was endless.

Tuesday we drove through Garden of the Gods, interesting and beautiful natural rock landscape.

Wednesday we drove to Cripple Creek, an hour plus trip and almost 3,000 feet higher up. Cripple Creek is mostly casinos. So many casinos.

Zoe likes Dawn a lot

We had several fires in the provided fire pits. The best ones were with aged pieces of downed trees that we gathered from around the campground.

Saturday we went to the ARC, a thrift store like nothing I’ve ever seen. It was huge and full of nice stuff for super cheap. I got some great outerwear and a red purse. Most things were half off as if the prices weren’t low enough to begin with. We never did get to Pikes Peak. The altitude is just too much.

We’ve been hearing about hurricane Milton. To all our family and friends please stay safe!

We will leave Monday morning heading to Sante Fe and Bosque del Apache, both in NM.

That’s all for now. Love to All.