Pikes Peak, 14,000 feet in elevation.

We went to the top of the world.

It was even higher then the Zugspitze in the German Alps.

We went to the top of Pikes Peak, over 14,000 feet in elevation.

No we didn't hike, we took the easy way and rode the cog rail up.  They have these all over in Europe, but they are not so popular here in the States.  The one here is only one of three in the States, ironically enough it was manufactured in Switzerland.

 Getting our tickets.

 The mechanics of the Cog Rail.

 In our car, waiting to go up!

 We made it!

I was really worried about elevation sickness, but the kids did great.  Only Matt and I were really effected, and then it was just a weird, light-headed sort of feeling.

We went on a perfect clear day.  They say that we could see from Oaklahoma to New Mexico from the top of this peak.  I couldn't really tell, but we could see pretty far.

 Here we are at the Summit.

They had really yummy, fresh doughnuts.  However the Hot chocolate was really lacking.  Still it was a yummy snack, and reminded us so much of our Europe adventures.  You would find little cafe's at the strangest places...clear up on cliffs, inside church's, so interesting.

Me and my "Big Boy Jack Matt".