Greetings from Jour de Fete, a sandwich shop in Aspen, Colorado.
Jay and I are currently staying at the Redstone Inn, in Redstone, Colorado; which is located in a historical district about 3.5 hours west of Denver. The Redstone Inn was built in 1902 and is quite charming, retaining many of the building’s original details... We do not have cell phone reception, cable, or internet in that neck of the woods; which is kind of nice. Last night we were listening to piano music by the fireplace in the main parlor. Nearby a couple was celebrating their 41st wedding anniversary and another group was celebrating a wedding.
Our second day in Colorado was very eventful. Here’s the recap:
We started the day with breakfast at a corner café in downtown Denver. Jay made me walk past the Federal Reserve Bank again so he could frown at it in daylight. (silly) Then we walked to the capital building, through a beautiful park with an Ionic temple, to the Denver Art Museum, and more. Below are some photos of our Sunday morning stroll:
Jay and I especially liked the art museum in Denver. The architecture was amazing. Plus, we had the pleasure of seeing pieces from Picasso, Monet, Matisse, Lichtenstein, Caravaggio, and several other “greats.” We also went to an interesting exhibit featuring late 60’s poster art, album covers, and hippie paraphernalia. (Lizzy, you would have loved it.) Jay liked the museum’s Modern Art section best. I preferred the collection of historical furnishings and the really intricate architectural model of the museum itself.
It started to rain as we left Denver, so the drive to Redstone took about 4 hours. I am proud to say that I drove a majority of way through the mountains – into a monsoon of a rainstorm with lightning and hail. It was scary, butWE SURVIVED!!!
Enjoy a few photos taken while we were on the road and in “downtown” Redstone, population 92. ;o)
Here is today’s itinerary: Day trip to Aspen
Happy Memorial Day, love, Ash & Jay
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