We called our friends Gary and Dottie and they came from Brighton, CO and spent Saturday with us. We had a nice visit here at the coach. We did go out long enough to have lunch, but it rained most of the day, or at least it was overcast and cloudy. By the time they left there was some thunder and lightning. But, by Monday the weather cleared up and we were ready to do some sight seeing.
The sun is out and Golden is welcoming us to their town. We walked a little in old town and had lunch.
Here is Frank at one of his favorite places. The Coors brewery. That is a big copper pot that was used in brewing the beer.
We went on the tour of the brewery and these are just some of the copper brewing pots they use in the process of making beer. There were so many I couldn't count them all. They work 365 days a year 24 hours a day making beer. Millions and millions of gallons of beer. Amazing.
They even give out free samples during the tour. Twice. Here Frank is getting his sample. They limit it to three samples each. The bar tender is checking to see just how many Frank has had.
After our tour of the brewery we drove up the Lariet Loop to Buffalo Bill Cody's grave and museum. What a drive!! He is buried on Look Out Mountain and it is quite a ride up and back. I was amazed at all the bicyclists that tackle the hill. Frank counted over 10 switchbacks. I'm standing in front of the original gift shop and museum. This was built by Bill's friend to honor and memorilize him. 
This is the headstone on the grave. It is said that one of the Indian chiefs honored his memory by placing a buffalo head nickle on the grave and now many people place coins on the headstone for good luck.
While we were driving down the mountain we caught sight of this man flying around in his parashute. He is high above the Coors brewing factory. A great photo op!
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