Preface: In an airport at the moment, so this entry is not going to be very fancy. Fortunately, I have a whole bunch of pictures to carry the post!
(Above: Me atop the Pulpit Rock.)
Summary: Today I woke up, packed, performed a few exercises, did some write time, and then drove the rental car to my brother’s place so he could get to work. This was followed by my using that rental to see if I could find the way to Colorado Spring’s Quarry Scar. I did, but I was not allowed inside (private property with hefty fines for trespassing). This was followed by my driving to Garden of the Gods and walking around for a few hours before returning to the other side of Colorado Springs for a final lunch with my brother. I had chosen a place to eat called International Poke Company*. After eating that unique and delicious meal, I caught and Uber to the Colorado Springs Airport, and here (as I wait 2 and a half hours) I’m doing some write time and attempting to catch up on my blog entries. Therefore, after a brief commentary, I will be including a number of images taken during yesterday’s adventure.
Commentary: It has been thoroughly enjoyable vacation here in Colorado Springs, and there is still a bit of writing that I engaged in yesterday that I will yet share in the future. As for a brief comment here that will summarize this past weeks’ journey, I will simply state that my ‘faith’ in the path that I have chosen (i.e. putting together these posts andexploring the ‘being’ portion of life) has been solidified – especially by yesterday’s wanderings about the Broadmoor 7 Falls. There will likely be more mentions of the journey in ensuing entries, but now I’m about to board the Plane back home.
Images of yesterday’s journey to Broadmoor Falls:
The first mountain pass after entering the Broadmoor Falls park. 
More scenery after entering the Broadmoor Falls park. 
Even more Purple & White. 
More Purple & White. 
Burgundy. 
Purple and white. 
Lavender. 
Bluish Purple. 
First set of stairs at the Broadmoor Seven Falls. 
View from the first stairs at Broadmoor 7 Falls. 
View from the sitting rock. 
The rock I sat on for a good hour, just watching. 
Peering into the boughs of Ponderosa pines. 
Furry lichen. 
An impressive array of lichens. 
Spichen. 
Lichen and moss on the sitting stone itself. 
Private falls. 
A clinging Ponderosa. 
View from atop the 7 falls.
Images of the final evening in Colorado City with my brother:
The best alcoholic beverage I had at Tapateria: Blood Orange Sangria. 
Prosciutto-Wrapped Stuffed Dates. (Stuffed with some form of savory nut… perhaps walnut.) 
Bison Carpaccio sliced thin with a truly grass-fed taste. 
Pork Carnitas topped with roasted Chile Peppers and a spicy Aioli Sauce. Limes to the side provided a zesty kick. 
Patatas Bravas. Slightly spicy, slightly cheesy, and just a tad smoky on account of the smoked Paprika. 
A special brand of beer with citrus undertones… and a smell very reminiscent to a clean bathroom. 
Grilled Oysters. Flavorful and fresh. 
Chorizo and Figs. Sausage was dense and savory. Figs were sweet and chewy. Great Combo 
Reminiscent in flavor and texture to Betty Ortona’s meatballs I had at a house by a lake many years ago. It has to be good to bring back that memory. 
Ginger Beer (non alcoholic). Refreshing, sweet, and just a tad spicy. 
Pulpit Rock from the distance. (Venturing to it after dinner at Tapateria). 
Pulpit Rock up close. (After we had ascended to summit.) 
Colorado Springs from atop Pulpit Rock. 
My brother atop Pulpit Rock. 
Me atop Pulpit Rock. 
Sunset atop Pulpit Rock. 
Mochi procured from Trader Joe’s (along with other three desserts… we decided to go there instead of go to a restaurant for dessert. Got much more variety, quantity, and great quality due to this decision.) The mochi was most unique dessert we had by far last night. Odd dough texture surrounding very sweet and creamy vanilla. 
French frozen ‘puffs’ acquired at Trader Joe’s. The vanilla was tasty, but the chocolate was delicious. 
A very delicious and light chocolate ice cream fabricated from coconut milk (instead of dairy). The confection was entirely Vegan… yet it was the best store-bought ice cream I have ever purchased.
Final Note: I suppose there will be more news on Jacobhouse, tomorrow!
*Partly because of the name, and partly because it was Hawaiian-themed food which I had never eaten before. Alas, there was no beef, chicken, or pork served at the restaurant – only fish and vegetation. There was literally nothing on the menu that my brother wanted to eat! Fortunately, he was able to go get some Jimmy John’s next door which allowed me to indulge my senses. The image and description of that food is in my latest twitter post here: