Air Force Academy

On Tuesday of our trip, we were joined by Angie's sister and brother-in-law Jessie and Jerome and their daughter Kayla. We started the morning with a trip to the US Air Force Academy visitor's center. They had information on a cadet's life, complete with uniforms and aircraft to look at. We even stopped at the gift shop at the end.



Once outside, they have a large quad area filled with statues of historic planes. This was neat to look at, as well as a great place for Natalie to get out and stretch her legs (she doesn't do well in confined areas with her overabundance of energy).

Across the quad was one of my personal highlights of the trip, the Cadet Chapel. The exterior is made from old airplane parts and really looks beautiful in the bright sunshine.

They actually have 4 chapels, with separate areas for Protestants, Catholics, Jews, and Buddhists, and we explored each one. The stained glass is gorgeous, and the Protestants have one of the largest pipe organs I've ever seen in person. Awesome!!!

After touristing in the morning, again, our afternoon was more low-key, with lunch, naps, and time for the girls to play with our new friend Kayla at Ty and Angie's house. Plus, pizza for supper! Yum!!!