May 14, 2009

Suey and Tour of West Denver

We left late for us and drove the GV to Littleton, CO.  We had not seen my cousin Suey in a long time and were looking forward to spending some time with her.  I had a special piece of memorabilia to give her and more to share with her and her family.  Seeing her was as if there had not been any time in between.   After some short catching up and introduction to some software it was off on the tour.   She gave us a broad tour of the hills west of Denver.  We saw much of Golden including the massive Coors Brewing facility.  This area is very picturesque. Everywhere you are the mountains are right there close and clear.  We drove up a scenic road to the top of the first set of hills/mountains between the plains and the Rockies. 

The white on the horizon is the Continental Divide

From there it is a clear view to Denver and beyond.  Guess what is up there.  The grave of Buffalo Bill Cody. 

Bill is on the left, wife on right.

There is a museum about him there also.  Suey and I share a special connection with a little known event in his life.  We spoke with the woman at the entrance desk and asked if she knew anything about the event.  She pulled out a binder and looked up names and dates in no time.  Fun to share a small piece of history with such a famous person. 

More scenic driving and we were at Red Rock Park and Amphitheater.  This is a natural stone formation that has great natural acoustics.   It has been used for performances for over 100 years.  Without damaging the beauty or acoustics of the spot it has been developed into a massive amphitheater.  It is impossible to describe it.  We took pictures but even several pictures would not begin to encompass this place. 

  It must seat thousands.  Anyone who is anyone in music has performed here and I’m sure others are standing line to do so. 

More viewing of sights and other things in the area and then lunch at the country club near Sueys home. 

Great day.  Sorry it had to end.

Suey,  THANK YOU.  Thank you for spending your day with us.  Thank you for the great tour.  (I’m sure you have several others in your bag of tricks).  Thank you for showing us places we never would have found on our own.  Thank you for lunch.  (Next one’s on us) Thank you for you.  Wish we had spent more time together over the years.  The next time will not be as far off and we will not play golf or bridge or games,  :) .

On the way back to Colorado Springs we stopped at the Air Force Academy.  It was late and we only had time for very quick tourist thing.  We will have to come back here.