Day 7 - Lazy Day

Today we tried one of the local buffets for breakfast. We went next door to the Railhead Family Restaurant. Tried their morning buffet...did not miss much. For $10 a person it was worse buffet's I had every had. I want to describe the food but I don't want to disgust you, the reader. Anyway don't try the breakfast buffet anytime soon. After the breakfast we walked up the boardwalk and back down. Checked out the wood carving shop. A couple of guys I work with at DMFD have purchased a wood carving. Well, no one was around so we left. Maybe will try again tomorrow after we leave the hotel. Looked in a few shops but did not find a lot. Went back to the hotel room. Mari went to the pool.

For lunch we went back into Hill City. We were tried the Chute Rooster Restaurant. Their sign by the road was flashing open. Pulled up into the parking lot and only scene two cars. Went inside and found the lights off. Thought maybe they were just conserving electricity. Called out but no one answered. So, we left. Decided we go to the Alpine Inn again. It once again was and exceptional lunch. After lunch we walked around to a few stores.

Went back to Keystone and went to the Big Thunder Gold Mine. The tour guide did a good job. He talked about the history of the mine which went straight into the hill. We got to the end and took a picture together. From the mine went to the museum and the guide described the procedure of processing the ore from a mine. Afterwards we tried the panning of gold. Not much found this time.

From Big Thunder we parked the car back at the hotel and walked down to a antique shop. I always enjoy looking at the antiques. Makes me think what I can do and try to build some neat china cabinets or display cabinets. From there we went back to the hotel.

 We decided to relax and get ready to leave tomorrow.