To the Castle We Went

Tea and a Tour.  Doesn't that sound like a fine thing to do on a most beautiful Friday afternoon?  We did it. Such a facinating and interesting tour.Glenn Eyrie in Colorado Springs. The Castle was built in the late 1800's  by a gentleman who worked for the railroad. 

 Actually started the Denver Rio Grande.  He bought over 20,000 acres in that area for $1.25 an acre.  It later became Colorado Springs.  The tea was fun, even if some of us can't hold our pinky up in the correct position and don't know if we are supposed to pick up the scone or cut with the fork & knife. Proper etiquite you know! It was all yummy no matter how we did it.  Plus it is always fun to start up conversations with people when they ask about our group. 

Six ladies with lavender boas and visors. Quite a sight.  I know the reason we wear them. It is to show those people who are are grieving that it is OK to live.  There was a lady there who had a tumor on her spine.  She had to wear a brace to be able to walk. Her bones can just break so she was afraid to be around a crowds but she was having a good day and decided to get out and enjoy. 

The old saying "Stop and smell the roses".   We all need to do that.  Things happen in our lives every day but if we look there is always a "silver lining".