After we finished our visit to Mesa Verde, it was time for a brief diversion to go see a friend at Colorado Springs. Of course, we took the scenic route through the Rocky mountains.

The view west from the pass over the mountains (just before you head into the heart of the Rockies).A picture of Cheyenne Mountain just south of Colorado Springs. This picture was snapped from our friend's balcony -- this is probably not a good place to be when/if world war III breaks out ;-).

 

Mesa Verde National Park 2001
Rocky Mountain National Park 2001