Day 3 - Driving in Circles

Today was full of driving. In total we drove just about 400 miles... we left from Salt Lake City, drove out I-80, across the Bonneville Salt Flats, and into Nevada for lunch, then back. We then went North to Antelope Island where we drove and saw some sights. We then ended up back at Salt Lake City for dinner and back to the Hilton. A giant loop.


Buffalo at Antelope Island near Salt Lake City

A new driver...

After two long days of driving, Steve decided to take a break... fortunately Racket took over for a bit... she just set the cruise control at 80 and kept the wheel straight as we headed back across the Bonneville Salt Flats.

(no joke... look at the speedometer)

Day 2 - Bryce Canyon

We left Irwin yesterday and headed to Cedar City, UT where we stayed for the night. The drive to Bryce Canyon was supposed to take about an hour. Due to construction it took about 1 1/2 hours. We took the cats out for a short hike while at Bryce Canyon. We think the altitude and the heat got to the cats because they were acting a little funny. After some water, air conditioning, and some time relaxing in a nice hotel, they seem to have returned to normal.

We headed towards Salt Lake City around 5:00p. The drive took a while and we got to the hotel after 10:00p. A very long day!

Day 2 at Bryce Canyon

Gas prices???

On our way through Baker, CA, we stopped to take a few pictures of the world's largest thermometer and saw the gas prices... I'm glad we filled up before we left!

Escape from Fort Irwin

The best way to see Fort Irwin is in your rear view mirror...

The movers arrived on Monday at about 8:00a and packed what was left at the house and put it on a truck. They finished before 1:00p and left us at the empty house. We spent the rest of the day cleaning and then had dinner with the new Pediatrician who is taking Athena's place. Tuesday morning we had our final house inspection and then packed the rest of our stuff into the car... we didn't have enough room for another pack of gum. We made a successful escape around noon and headed out... they say the best view of Fort Irwin is from your rear view mirror...

Return to the heat

Howdy from one of the hottest places in the US! I flew to Vegas last night. Athena picked me up at the airport and we drove back to Fort Irwin. The movers will be here Monday and we'll be headed out (hopefully for the last time) on Tuesday.

Hope all is well with everyone else!
Take care!!
Steve

Two weddings and a funeral???

I thought I should post what's on everyone's minds right now. With the coming year seeing 2 Green weddings (M and K), will we have to put Mike on life support? :)

Congrats on the engagements!!