Out West, part 6

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Our Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods adventures

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Rory fainted in the giftshop at the top of Pike's Peak. This was so scary!

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They spent their souvenir money on some mining materials. Rory was feeling recovered enough at this point to participate in arguing with her brother.

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It was so bright and hot that not only could I not see any camera settings, but they could not keep their eyes open long enough for me to get pictures. They were also 100% over scenery at this point and just wanted to get into the hotel pool.

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Our trip out west this year was incredible. It was also exhausting and without a doubt had long-standing negative consequences regarding my health and Brian's summer work. But, I wouldn't trade it for anything. The trip with Camden and Rory, seeing our Utah family was well worth it. And I think it showed us that traveling is possible. It requires saving, time, planning, but it's possible.




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