Monday, September 24, 2012

"Hazardous Journeys" 2012 Mountain Rendezvous

~ posted by Ben

Day 1
 
Over Labor Day weekend my father and I went to the 2012 “Hazardous Journeys Mountain Rendezvous” Father/Son retreat hosted by Vision Forum. The event took place at the Crooked Creek Ranch, a Young Life Christian camp in the Colorado Rockies. We decided, since this was our first time in Colorado, that we would take a day at the beginning and one at the end to do some touring.

 

Flying into Denver, “the mile-high city!”

Our rental car. I know…it is a pink Ford.

We left on Wednesday the 29th and flew to Minneapolis where we caught a connecting flight to Denver. That day we had a wonderful time at the “Wings over the Rockies” air and space museum; it was really cool!



The sign in front of the museum.

The backside of the B-52 bomber outside the building.

The F4 Phantom, flown frequently in Vietnam.

“This is your captain speaking!”

“First class officer, Benjamin!”

A monument to Colorado native, Apollo astronaut, and former Colorado congressman, Jonathan “Jack” Swigert.

We then began the drive down to Georgetown Colorado where we would spend the night. Along the way, we drove past Red Rocks Park and amphitheater. We took a quick detour off our route to walk around.

 

A beautiful clearing and Red Rocks Park.

My Dad has never looked so small! J

No matter where I am, I always try to get my daily work-out in! J

A distant view of the Red Rocks amphitheater. We could not get too close because they were preparing for a concert.

We then drove to a small town in the mountains called, “Georgetown.” We had the BEST Pizza Ever at a famous restaurant, “Beau Joes.”

 

The delicious appetizer we had.

The best Pizza in the US! (assuming you like deep dish)

We then drove to our Motel where we had a great night’s sleep. Tomorrow we head for the conference!!
 
To be continued. . .
 

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