I am in Colorado for a few days! Some of you might remember that I was here over the summer. Well, I'm back again!
This time, I am in Colorado Springs visiting the United States Air Force Academy. Here is a picture of me on the campus - it's set right in the foothills of the mountains.
This is the Cadet Chapel on campus which houses many smaller chapels of several different religions and faiths. It is constructed of 17 spires. Unfortunately, it was closed for renovation. (Why am I not in this photo?)
Visitors are not allowed to visit the dormitory areas, but there was an example dorm room in the visitor's center. Beds must be made neatly and everything kept in tip-top shape. (Why am I also not in this photo? Need a secretary... sigh)
Also in Colorado Springs is Garden of the Gods. I visited this past summer but thought would visit again!
Look at these unique rock formations!
It's mostly red sandstone here.
While I was driving, a mule deer crossed the road. They may look like deer at first, but their tails have a black tip on the end and the tend to be a bit bigger than white-tailed deer.
This looks like something cool on the other side. Let's check it out...
This formation is called Balanced Rock, and I can see why! In this photo, looks like some people are trying to hold the rock up. Do you think a stuffie can be strong enough to do that? Maybe Uncle Tibbs can lift it.
That's beary cool, isn't it?
This view is called Cathedral Valley. What a beary interesting landscape!
Hey everyone! We are well into the month of December, so you know what that means - holiday cards! I got a whole bunch this past week. Let's check them out!
This first card is from Little Fox. Thanks Little Fox!
The next card is from Fritzel who lives in Germany! Danke!
And finally, a Winnie the Pooh themed card from Sandy! Thank you Sherlock Sandy, who just recently completed a detective case from the Ministry of Puzzles.
I will put these cards up by the Christmas tree... by the way... where is our Christmas tree? I can't seem to find it. This is something that a secretary would do... if I had one!
My name is Beanie - I used to live on Mouse Island with my extended family but there was a tsunami and we all got washed away in coconut shells and ended up in different places. I washed ashore on Brighton beach and was found under a pile of seaweed by Andrea. I live with her now.
2) Tell us about how you got started blogging/writing.
After many years shaking under a duvet in the corner and drinking lots of hot chocolate Andrea persuaded me to come with her to Paris in 2008....... it was amazing! That's when I started my travel blog!!
3) What other pursuits do you have?
When we go out, a lot of times I find stuff lying on the sidewalk like coins and parking tickets and stuff like that. I pick them up and take them home and sometimes make stuff with them (not the coins though - I keep those!!) to tie onto railings for people to find!
4) What is your favorite food and favorite thing to do?
My favourite food is eating cayke!!! Well, eating generally, but cayke in particular! I like painting and making stuff and sending cards to people and travelling and seeing stuff I've not seen before. And cayke. Love cayke.....
Today I am going to hike the Billy Goat Trail in Maryland. Come with me! Here is the trailhead.
This trail has three sections, with section A being the most difficult. That's the one we're doing today. It has a lot of rock scrambling. Are you up to the challenge?
I'm wearing my Bear Cub Scout uniform today. Maybe I can earn a hiking badge for this.
The Billy Goat Trail is next to the Potomac River. During the spring and summer, you can see a lot of kayakers take on the currents here.
Yeah, now we are getting to see some neat rock formations on the side of the river!
Wow, these boulders are huge!
Okay, now we have reached the trickiest part of the trail. It's a downclimb all the way to the bottom.
I'm going to go down... er...
...actually, I'm going to hop in my mom's backpack and let her do this one! She has climbed this many times before.
Okay, here we are at the bottom. I did a good job shouting words of encouragement!
It's a great view, isn't it?
Maybe next year, I can try kayaking.
This part of the river is a bit dried up.
Now we are almost back at the parking lot - look at this sunset over the lake!
I noticed we were running low on honey so I'm going to take a ride in my car to the grocery store.
Wanna come? It's a great day for a spin!
"Are you going to the store, Ajdin?" asked Miss Feathers. "I need some birdseed."
"Hop in - I'll give you a ride!" I said.
"Heeeyyy, areeee youuuu goooooing toooo theeeee stoooore? I neeeeeeed sooome tuuuurtle waaax," said Ooogie.
"Sure, you can ride with us!" I said.
We watched Ooogie get into the car.
"Okay, everyone please buckle up!" I said.
I pressed on the gas pedal.
"Ajdin, can you please go a bit faster?" asked Miss Feathers. "At this speed, we'll never get to the store."
"Sure." The speedometer went from 10 mph to 15 mph.
"Tooooo faaaast," said Ooogie. "Pleeeeease sloooow doooown."
I let up on the gas and came down to 5 mph.
"We are going so slowly! Let's go faster, like 60 miles per hour!" said Miss Feathers.
I pressed on the gas.
"Whyyy areee youuu in suuuuch a hurryyyy?" asked Ooogie. "Sloooow is the wayyy tooo gooo."
I pressed on the brakes.
"FAST!!!"
"Slooooooow."
Miss Feathers and Ooogie began arguing.
"Please everyone, stop!" I pulled over. "This isn't working. One of you wants to go fast and one of you wants to go slow. And I'm the one driving here - this is beary confusing!"
(Have you had a backseat driver before?)
"Oh, I'm sorry Ajdin," said Miss Feathers. "I didn't mean to confuse you! You know, it's such a beautiful day. I think I'll fly to the store. I don't mind at all. I'll see you two back home later!"
She zoomed away with a few flaps of her wings.
"Okay Ooogie, it's just you and me now. We can drive at your speed if you'd like," I said.
"I thiiiiink I couuuuld useeee soooome exeeeercise. I wiiiiill waaaaaalk toooo theee stoooore. Seeee youuuu laaaater," he said.
"But that will take you a long time!" I insisted.
"Everyyythingggg taaaakes meeee a loooong tiiiime," he replied.
He got out of the car.
"See you later, Ooogie," I said.
"Byyeeee Ajdiiin."
Well, so much for carpooling. I guess sometimes it's easier for everyone to do their own thing, right?
🎵♬ I like to take my time I mean that when I want to do a thing I like to take my time and do it right I mean I might just make mistakes If I should have to hurry up and so I like to take my time 🎵♬
