Pikes Peak and cog railway

In the middle of the night one suitcase was delivered. The other is in Denver but arriving tonight.

Today we had booked the 12 noon cog railway from Manitou.

The weather was perfect blue skies and sunshine. We could see all the mountain tops. So different from yesterday.

It took just over an hour to reach Manitou Colorado. 

The train ride was a fantastic experience and the views were phenomenal 

We took photos and the cog train climbed up 9 miles from 6320 feet to 14,115 feet. We saw mountain sheep and marmots. There are mountain lions and brown bears living up there but we did not see any.

At the top vince took more photos than me I was feeling the altitude and a bit dizzy which was a shame. The views from the top were breathtaking literally! We felt like we were on top of the world. It’s the highest we have ever been above sea level 

We chatted to a couple from Indiana who where sitting opposite to us all the way up and down …and had a good laugh about life together.

At the top there were many cars that had driven all the way up on hairpin bends.

I don’t think our nerves could have taken that drive!

On the way down the clouds darkened and it was rain and lightning storms.

Do you like this little humming bird I managed to photo on my phone. They are soooo tiny. 

We are pleased to leave “city driving” and all the cars.

So tomorrow we go on to Montrose.

We are more used to the time difference now.