We really don't visit downtown Colorado Springs often enough. Other than an occasional closing at a downtown title company, or a performance at the Pikes Peak Center, we just don't go that much. Yesterday we were in the mood for a little walk, and decided to go downtown to Monument Vally Park for our exercise. It was so pleasant! Things are greening up nicely, and Monument Creek was flowing, albeit a little low for May. We finished the outing with a light supper at the Phantom Canyon Brewing Company, our favorite brewpub in the area. If you go, you have to try the smoked Gouda cheese soup. It's awesome!

This crane was looking for some fish I think. Rumor is he hangs out daily. The buildings are at Colorado College, a great little liberal arts school of about 3,000 students that borders the park. they are most famous for their national ranked hockey team, and were all set up for graduation, and the architecture is very interesting. Our daughters used to skate at their ice rink, and it brough back some great memories of walking in the park in the early morning while they practiced.

The weather was perfect for the ballon launch yesterday at the Colorado Springs Balloon Classic. Although we got there a little late for the actual launch, the wind was so still that scores of balloons were hanging around in the sky above, making for a surreal scene. We brought the grandkids, and they had ball. As a RE/MAX agent for the last 12 years, you can guess why I picked this shot, but there were lots of great picture taking opportunities.
It was a busy football day around the area as well. Air Force opened at home against South Carolina State and whooped 'em, and Colorado narrowly edged out Colorado State in their annual rivalry with an overtime field goal. Since money and my daughter both go to CSU, we are of course in mourning.