Private Shuttle to the Pikes Peak Lot

Really, we weren’t expecting a private bus ride to pick up our car from the parking lot. But that’s what we got.

Considering all the travel horror stories the media have regaled us with this summer, we were expecting a mess. But no. The airport was quite deserted … our bags were all delivered to the carousel without delay … and the shuttle bus to the parking lot was seemingly waiting for us to show up before the driver closed the doors and engaged the gears.

Even the freeway is flowing well as we head south. I think we’ll stop for lunch along the way to treat ourselves and celebrate a good travel day.Read more