An afternoon in Salida

I'm not much of a skier but Pat is, and he prefers the Monarch ski area because it's less hectic than, say, Breckenridge or Keystone, and there are fewer tourists. While he skis, I generally hang out in nearby Salida. I like it there. It's far enough from Monarch -- about 25 miles -- to not identify as a ski town like Vail. It has its own funky vibe. Yesterday I took these pictures in downtown Salida while Pat skied.

I was taking a picture of the old Coca-Cola mural when this guy cruised by on his handmade penny-farthing bicycle. As it turns out, he built it himself! His name is Tim, and he told me that he creates all kinds of kinetic objects and art. You can learn more about him HERE.