Virginia City Comstock Pinyon Pine

The docents were in costume when we visited

Virginia City Sunday. 

I love when they are out and about in 

their western wear and allow photos.

I should've gotten this delightful man's name

because he was so helpful with suggestions of

where to eat and is just a happy person. 

And the city's critter was out and about walking 

getting snacks, friendly pats, and was the focus of many photos and films.

The kids loved her.

We got to tour the Tahoe House Hotel and it was lovely.

Very romantic atmosphere and wonderful rooms.

The hotel dates back to 1859 and it's said

President Grant (my favorite president) spent some time there.

The building has really been well cared for.

Walking down C street I saw this pinyon pine

in a vacant lot that looks down on a neighborhood and into the

seven-mile canyon vista beyond.  I really like how

the branches twist and tangle, the tufts of needles

growing here and there.  They just look tough.

You can see details of the Comstock Pinyon painting in my

Fine Art America shop.

If you visit and like coffee definitely stop in to the

The Roasting House

and take your coffee and snack out to the

deck to look out and enjoy the seven-mile desert vista.