Down, then up again

The long trip back to sea level starts this morning. It was a very special visit, but now it's time to go home. I arrived here in Cripple Creek with a blizzard at my heels, but head back down to Colorado Springs under blue skies on a brilliant morning. I just checked the weather, and see that Seattle has a delightful winter "air stagnation warning" going on. Never mind! I'll be happy to see John's face through the smoggy murk at SeaTac tonight.