Today was our first full day in Denver, and our day to see Sarah with the The Colorado Symphony at Red Rock Ampitheatre. It was hot, very hot ... 90+ ... I sweated, a lot!!
1Morning!yawn ... alright I'm up, I'm up ...
2Getting ready for the day once my hair is dry then I'll be ready to go
3Breakfast of champions need calories as I'll sweat them off wandering today
4Cheesman Park
5Cheesman ParkThe acropolis behind the fountain The acropolis behind the fountain
6Cheesman Park lovely flowers in the park
7Cheesman Park ... and more flowers ...
8Cheesman Park ... and more flowers ...
9Cheesman Park ... and more flowers ...
10Cheesman Park The acropolis
11Ogden Theatre Unfortunately I wasn't still here on the 10th or I'd have gone to see Grace Potter and the Nocturnals
12The Fillmore Auditorium this music venue is the largest indoor venue for general admission seating in Colorado, apparently
13The Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception The cathedral was raised to the status of minor basilica on Christmas of 1979 - one of only 29 American cathedrals with that title
14Colorado State Capitol Building is the home of the Colorado General Assembly and the offices of the Governor of Colorado and Lieutenant Governor of Colorado
15Colorado State Capitol Building The Closing of an Era statue depicts an American Indian triumphant near a killed bison and was completed for the Chicago World's Fair during 1893 by Preston Powers
16Colorado State Capitol Building
17Colorado State Capitol Building The building is intentionally reminiscent of the United States Capitol
18Colorado State Capitol Building The distinctive gold dome consists of real gold plate which was first added in 1908 to commemorate the Colorado Gold Rush
19The Denver Post newspaper offices home of Denver's biggest newspaper
20Slurpee! it's soooooo hot I needed this!!
21Red Rocks Park Denver
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24Red Rocks Park Denver A rabbit hiding, as well he should! After being all worried about the park warnings about snakes and mountain lions this chap thought it would be funny to dart across my path. Nearly passed out!
25Red Rocks Park Denver it was pouring earlier and now I have to turn back and go round for fear of being swept away in the muddy waters
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28Red Rocks Park Denver Red Rocks Trading Post, for lots and lots of souvenirs
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33Red Rocks Park Denver Jo gets a steward to take her photo as I'm too wee!
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41Red Rocks Ampitheater Denver Looking up from the front to the back, towards Ship Rock, before the long walk up!
42Red Rocks Park Denver 29 steps to go? 2 more steps would be too many ... or so I was told as I was carried!!
43Red Rocks Ampitheater Denver Looking towards Stage Rock. Thank heavens I was carried ... I'd be knackered otherwise
44Red Rocks Ampitheater Denver Views to the right
45Red Rocks Ampitheater Denver and views to the left towards Creation Rock
46Red Rocks Ampitheater Denver another photo by another steward! ... unfortunately it was one of Jo's famous eyes shut poses ... ;)
47Red Rocks Ampitheater Denver Views from the back of the Ampitheatre of the park behind
48Red Rocks Ampitheater Denver My dinner. I mistakenly said "yes" to the offer of a lot of fillings so by heavens it was big ... and spicy!
49Red Rocks Ampitheater Denver A model of the Ampitheater
50Red Rocks Ampitheater Denver History of the Ampitheater
51Red Rocks Ampitheater Denver Major concerts listings over the years ...
52Red Rocks Ampitheater Denver Sarah's last appearance in 1995 is listed
53Red Rocks Ampitheater Denver Me at the top of the Ampitheater
54Red Rocks Ampitheater Denver back down at the bottom, looking towards the back
55Red Rocks Ampitheater Denver looking towards the stage and Stage Rock
56Red Rocks Ampitheater Denver the crowds have gathered so we're ready for Sarah ...
57Sarah and The Colorado Symphony at Red Rocks Ampitheater Denver Sarah and her band ready to take to the stage
58Sarah and The Colorado Symphony at Red Rocks Ampitheater Denver
59Sarah and The Colorado Symphony at Red Rocks Ampitheater Denver
60Sarah and The Colorado Symphony at Red Rocks Ampitheater Denver
61Sarah and The Colorado Symphony at Red Rocks Ampitheater Denver
62Sarah and The Colorado Symphony at Red Rocks Ampitheater Denver
63Sarah and The Colorado Symphony at Red Rocks Ampitheater Denver
64Sarah and The Colorado Symphony at Red Rocks Ampitheater Denver
65Sarah and The Colorado Symphony at Red Rocks Ampitheater Denver
66Sarah and The Colorado Symphony at Red Rocks Ampitheater Denver
67Sarah and The Colorado Symphony at Red Rocks Ampitheater Denver the stage and Stage Rock with the lghting starting
68Sarah and The Colorado Symphony at Red Rocks Ampitheater Denver
69Sarah and The Colorado Symphony at Red Rocks Ampitheater Denver
70Sarah and The Colorado Symphony at Red Rocks Ampitheater Denver
71Sarah and The Colorado Symphony at Red Rocks Ampitheater Denver
72Sarah and The Colorado Symphony at Red Rocks Ampitheater Denver
73Sarah and The Colorado Symphony at Red Rocks Ampitheater Denver
74Sarah and The Colorado Symphony at Red Rocks Ampitheater Denver
75Sarah and The Colorado Symphony at Red Rocks Ampitheater Denver
76Sarah and The Colorado Symphony at Red Rocks Ampitheater Denver
77Sarah and The Colorado Symphony at Red Rocks Ampitheater Denver
78Sarah and The Colorado Symphony at Red Rocks Ampitheater Denver the crowd join in with "Ice Cream"
79Sarah and The Colorado Symphony at Red Rocks Ampitheater Denver
80Sarah and The Colorado Symphony at Red Rocks Ampitheater Denver the crowd head home after a fantastic concert
81Red Rocks Park, Denver view of the Ampitheater from the park as I wait for my lift back to the hotel :)