Denver

I’m in love with Denver!! I seemed to have lost years!!  Tonight at the Terminal Bar in Union Station, I was asked for my ID when I ordered a drink!!  Truly!! 

In 1859, Gregory from Georgia followed Clear Creek  upstream looking for gold. He staked numerous claims and the area was  known as ‘Richest Square Mile on Earth’. In the1800s there were thousands of gold miners and prospectors here. Gambling was big back then and so it is today with numerous casinos about. 

The surrounding area is an outdoor activity wonderland with hiking, mountain climbing, horse back riding, birdwatching to name but a few of nature’s pursuits.   

Today, has been a rest day and we did some housekeeping!! 

Later this afternoon , we took the Free Bus along 16th Street.- the old historic quarter. 

On one end is Union Station, the intercity railroad station and on the other the State Capitol building. 

We visited the State Capitol - very impressive with the Capitol

 at one end and the Town Hall and Courts 

at the other end of a scenic park. 

Having surveyed the area, which sported some interesting art works

we took the bus 

down to Union Station.

On a previous visit some years ago, it was in need of TLC. Today this building has been listed as a historic monument. Inside there are bars and restaurants together with a hotel. It was vibrant at 6pm as people stopped for a drink on their way home from the office.

and a private party was being held in the station’s centre. 

We had a drink in the Terminus Bar - a beautifully designed area. 

We returned to the hotel. 

Tonight it’s room service. We need the rest. Tomorrow we’re off to Chicago - When? That is in the laps of the gods!!