Wednesday, August 4, 2010

The Mile High City - Day 7

We are still halted in the mile high city meanwhile our car is getting repaired. Yesterday, we went for a city tour by Graylines. The tour was satisfactory but it could have been a lot better.

We got picked up from our hotel at 7:30am (half an hour late) and we started from tour at 9am (again half an hour late). The 4 hour tour lasted about 2 hours or so and our guide was done and just drove the rest of the way. He focused more on neighborhoods and houses instead of downtown buildings, old down-town and so. Despite all the negatives, Portland tour still ranks # 1 as the worst city tour so far.

The tour took us through posh  neighborhoods, Governor's mansion, State Capitol, and a quick drive through downtown. We got dropped back at the hotel at 12:15PM. We ate Chick Fil A for lunch and then checked in to our new hotel.

Around 3:30PM, we drove to Littleton, CO. Columbine High School incident in April of 1999 will never be forgotten. It was our generation. The high school kids were as old as us. I still remember the incident like yesterday, a tragedy that shook the country and school systems. We visited the Columbine Memorial in Clement Park next to the school. Memorials to the 12 students and 1 teacher who lost their lives and quotes from students, teachers, and parents after the incident brought tears and great sadness to my heart. Ajo wanted to visit this memorial for a really long time and I am glad we got to do it.

After Columbine, we drove to the city to take some pictures at the State Capitol Marker which says "One Mile Above Sea Level". It's a popular marker and perhaps one of the most photographed spot by tourists. We had dinner at Noodles & Company. We are hoping to get our car today evening. We are heading to Rocky Mountain National Park today.

Highlights of Day 7
  • City Tour
  • Columbine Memorial
  • State Capitol Marker

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