Sorry for the delay... we took a little family vacation (more on that later). Last Thursday, the big boys and I went downtown again for our field trip. We had gone the Thursday before, but didn't get to everything we wanted, so it called for another day.
This first photo is of the boys at the capital building. We took a tour and enjoyed learning more about our beautiful state. They are just beginning the process of redoing the gold plating on the dome. It will take them 2-3 years to complete it... good thing it doesn't have to be done but every 20 years or so.
As you know, Denver is called the Mile High City... and this is why:
This step of the capital building is exactly 5,280 feet above sea level... only it has changed a few times with the invention of more precise measuring devices. The carved step below their feet is the original location, that gold dot between them is another try at it, and then I believe the final spot is a few steps further down, marked by another gold dot. I may have those backwards, but in any case, SOMEwhere on these steps you will find yourself a mile above sea level.
On a different day, we did some walking around and happened upon this stone chap who had a very large nostril.
This last photo is of the boys in front of the Denver mint. We toured it again even though we saw it a couple years ago. They rush you through that thing so fast that you barely have time to read the placards. They have guards in front of the group as well as guards in back who will scoot you along if you're taking too much time reading things. You really need to schedule back-to-back tours so you can have a second shot at getting everything read!
Hey Mom, notice the vests? They wear 'em all the time. :)
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