We woke to a beautiful morning. Here is our site (check out the mountains around us – we are at ~ 4500 above sea level):
Washoe Lake:
Mule deer on their way for a drink in the lake:
After a few stops in Carson City, we made our way to Virginia City – the scenery was WOW!!!
Virginia City and the surrounding areas are known for their rich silver mines in the mid 1800s. This town sits in the high mountains – it is amazing to see and just imagine what it was like for the miners. The buildings along the main street are original although it is mostly a touristy town now.
We decided that we would take the trolley around the town.
Getting ready for the trolley:
The Main Street (the sidewalks are wooden):
The building behind the Delta Saloon is their courthouse and still in use today (Virginia City has about 1000 year round residents):
There were even entrances to the mines from some of the buildings:
In its heyday, only millionaires were allowed on the second and third floors of the Old Washoe Club. Now think about it, this was the mid 1800’s – what would that million dollars be worth today!
The Red Light District:
The Churches:
The Mansions:
The cemeteries – there are 15 in Virginia City – Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Fireman, Chinese, Irish, etc. (remember this is the 1800’s – LOL):
One of the mines:
And one of the characters – LOL:
After lunch, we decided to take a stage coach ride – oh my. I have a LOT more respect for our ancestors who traveled this way! We did less than a mile and my back and butt were sore. I cannot imagine how they did hundreds of miles and even slept in them while traveling. WOW!
Here is Andy by our stage coach and horses:
And we are off – HI HO SILVER, AWAY!!!
Back home at the campfire, we watch hang gliders take off from the mountains, drift in the air currents and land in the park.
What a nice ending to a great day!
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