Sunday, July 31, 2011
July 27-29 Uncle Mike's House
Left Estes Park and headed back to Uncle Mike's house. He took us to DaveCo, a HUGE liquor warehouse, more to look at that one could imagine. Stocked up on essentials... Next day we lingered, letting the kids sleep in, our last day in Colorado before the big drive home. Headed to Boulder Creek for a short but beautiful hike to see the falls, then to famous Pearl Street where we saw street entertainers, various shops and restaurants, full of hippies and fun stuff. (Just like home in Austin!) Dinner at a local Mexican food place, family owned Efrain's... delicious (especially the margaritas!) Back late, decided we would leave leisurely in the am for our trip back.
July 26-27 Stanley Hotel, Estes Park, CO
Left Rocky Mtn National Park and headed to historic Stanley Hotel, which opened in 1909 as a guest house for the Stanley's (yes, of Stanley Steamer). Was not officially a hotel til the late 40's. Is rumored to have several ghosts that reside there, so we couldn't wait to get a "haunting". (Reports that a maid still cares for room 217, children run through the halls on the 4th floor, and a playboy still plays in room 401). Took a ghost tour and got the scoop, had dinner at local restaurant, then let the kids wander, ghost hunting. Also learned that Stephen King stayed at the hotel in the 70's and was inspired to write "The Shining" in 7 days after staying there! Sadly, kids had nothing to report- they were disappointed, but had fun looking. Morning we headed to town for souvenier shopping, after morning coffee on the "veranda" overlooking the mountains... had to say goodbye to Estes Park.
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