The Royal Gorge

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Some pics I took at todays adventure at the Royal Gorge

More to come on this  on the web site.  However, I thought I might start with these. The ones here don't really show you the depth of the canyon but those on the web will.  The day was awesome - temp perfect.  The bridge in case you don't know is the longest suspension bridge and is over 1000 ft from the canyon floor.  The Arkansas river created this canyon - well, a long time ago - even older than I am if you can imagine.    You can walk or drive across the bridge and as you walk you will feel it sway and bounce.  Pretty erie, but I guess you get used to it.  People have been doing it for years and so far it hasn't broke.  One of the park workers told us that on a windy day you can see the bridge bounce up and down and sway.  I think that would be time for me to just watch.

In some of the pictures you'll see the "Coaster Ride".  This is like a huge swing you and up to two buddies can enjoy.  They harness you into this thing, pull you way up in the air then let you go.  You swing out over the canyon while laying prone in the harness.  I was ready to go, but no one from my party wanted to give it a try.  I'm probably a better person for not doing it.. I think you need a strong heart or a weak mind.  Probably both! 

Check the picture from the bottom of the canyon toward the bridge - right into the sun.  One of those speciality things.. trying to be artsy.. sort of an interesting shot I thought.  The clock at the bottom is only one of 4 working water clocks in the world.  You'll be able to see the exact time / date / year ... pretty neat as clocks go.  The other picture here - of the snow capped mountian - I was walking down the road when I happened to notice it through those trees.. .so, stopped to take a shot through there.. again, I thought it was interesting.   Hopefully, you will too. 

I'm still working on the web site at this point and am attempting to create an album with just the Gorge, and I've not figured out all the little quirks of Photobucket.  But until then... thanks for checking in.. enjoy the pictures and let me know what you think.

Joe

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