So we actually spent most of the day outside of Denver. Tiffany, our gracious host, was kind enough to take us out to Red Rocks. The scenery was great. The rocks really are an amazing brick red color. They also jut out of the ground at 30 degree angles. There is a large amphitheater there that often host concerts of various sorts. Unfortunately this was the case when we got up there. Tickets were $25, not really worth it just to take a peek.
We also wanted to go climb around on the rocks, but there are lots of signs posted explaining the punishments for such behavior. It is a thousand dollar fine and/or half a year in jail. Yikes. So we hiked a bunch of the little trails around the rocks, instead. Getting used to the altitude is a bit strange. You find yourself winded after short climbs. The little hike was well worth it. From the top we could see a lightning storm raging over Denver (and not us). The foothills were laid out before us in lines like waves on an ocean. Very cool.
From there we were going to head to Black Hawk. Stranger wanted to check out the casinos in Colorado. But first we made a spontaneous detour to Heritage Square to go on their alpine slide. I had never been on one before, so what the heck. I will try anything once. It is basically a fiberglass channel you ride down on a plastic sled. Lots of fun, but it seemed like it was over too fast... Ah well.
After that we did make it out to Black Hawk. This was an old mining town turned casino destination. The road out is amazing, basically running in the Clear Creek gorge. There are big cliffs rising on either side with the road and river switching places in the middle. The city itself has done a nice job of keeping the traditional feel of the town despite the large casinos. A number of the original buildings are still being used. Stranger went off the play a poker tourney. Tiff, Badger and I had some dinner (on the recommendation of the valet out front) at the Gilpin casino. Unlike all of the Vegas casinos I have eaten in, the food there was really good.
From there it was back to Tiffany's place to get some shut eye.
-Dravis
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