Tunnel Vision
HELLLOOOOO - ello, ello, ello, ello (echoes in a tunnel) Welcome back - ack, ack, ack! Recently I was in Canon City (near Colorado Springs) and saw this hike that takes you back in time -"Royal Gorge and Tunnel Drive" - and decided I had to do it (to burn a few calories after a fulfilling sushi patio lunch). Nothing but blue skies, perfect constant breeze, and good company. Mountain granite dating back 1.7 billion years (which used to be 11 miles BELOW the Earth's surface) and 3 blasted tunnels on a gravel pathway all seemed like lovely features for a perfect day hike with my travel companions (both flatlanders and partially acclimated to the altitude). I saw ribbons of pink and white granite on this lofty trail which offers magnificent views of the canyon and the Arkansas River. Quuuick side note: I love to post pics like this, because how in the heck does a tree grow up out of a rock? Am I the only person who stands and ponders this? Me pondering......