There was quite a storm brewing as we made our way to our overnight stop in Colorado Springs. Our travel day was longer than usual. We like to drive 4-5 hours so that we have time to set up our site and get settled. It makes it seem less rushed if we are traveling for a week.
Finding an RV park on our route with a 41 foot rig was a little more difficult than I had thought, so we were lucky finding a spot in Colorado Springs (actually Manitou Springs) at the base of Pikes Peak. I love the majestic feel of America’s Mountain as it rises above the Springs.
Sky lookin a little scary 
I had to call and get directions to the park as there was construction, and as I hung up they said they were being hit with a hail storm. It had started raining and the wind picked up as we were talking. The hail started a few seconds after I got off the phone. As we are trying to maneuver our giant mobile box through hail and construction, smaller vehicles were pulling over under trees to wait it out. There was no where to go but through, luckily, we now had a pathway…haha
Lots of water! 
After the storm
The campground was recovering from the hail and everyone was outside clearing the debris from their campsites. Not sorry we missed that.
Garden of the Gods 
Enjoying stretching our legs
We still had a few hours of daylight so we made the most of it and took the kids to Garden of the Gods. I think this is one of my favorite places! It’s even more beautiful after a storm. The sunlight through the dark clouds. The red rocks, and white hail on the ground. SO glad this was our first “real” stop and we got to share this place with the kids. We are looking forward to going back so we can spend more time in the area and hike around Garden of the Gods more.
~Enjoy the journey!
Don’t worry, he’s fine. 
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I’ve been wondering where you are. Loverly story. I’m so pleased that you are keeping track and sharing your adventures. AJ