To Utah...and Beyond!
I have officially overdosed on travel. Well, at least until the next trip (which fortunately for me is at least five days away).
Truth be told, I was tired of traveling after my back-to-back Canada and San Francisco fiascoes, only to have to hop in the car a week later and take a huge chunk out of the Western United States.
So, how was it? Exhausting and fun, with an emphasis on the former. And how did the children do after 35+ hours in the car? Amazingly well. Rest assured, the majority of tantrums were thrown by me.
Leg 1 of the trip was a stop in Utah a few days early with the kids and my MIL. I have not been back to Salt Lake City for a few years and I was overwhelmed with love for this great city and my many wonderful memories.
The itinerary? Played in Seven Canyons Fountain with Lori and Co.
Solo hiked Albian Basin at dawn, hung out at Snowbird's Cliff Spa with former roommmate Kristy (a.k.a. She Who Inspired Me to Start a Blog) and took in the resort's Rock and Blues Festival.
Admired the crimson sunsets over the Great Salt Lake every night.
Splashed around in Parley's Creek at Sugar House Park, my old haunting ground.
And last but certainly not least: gorged on The Dodo's turkey sandwich with secret BBQ sauce (I am a recovering addict) and Cafe Rio's chicken taco salad. Is The Love of a Salad a good enough reason to move back? Because if it is, I am there.
We stayed with Jamie's uncle who is the publisher of the city's newspaper. He and his wife were gracious hosts but picking up after my freeloadin' children in their museum-of-a-mansion was more upkeep than I am used to in aday year.
But something was unsettling to me. I knew their rug was strangely familiar.
And I just couldn't place where I had seen something similar....
Until I arrived home.
Join me next time for To Yellowstone...and Beyond and additional confirmation that I am a true blonde.
Truth be told, I was tired of traveling after my back-to-back Canada and San Francisco fiascoes, only to have to hop in the car a week later and take a huge chunk out of the Western United States.
So, how was it? Exhausting and fun, with an emphasis on the former. And how did the children do after 35+ hours in the car? Amazingly well. Rest assured, the majority of tantrums were thrown by me.
Leg 1 of the trip was a stop in Utah a few days early with the kids and my MIL. I have not been back to Salt Lake City for a few years and I was overwhelmed with love for this great city and my many wonderful memories.
The itinerary? Played in Seven Canyons Fountain with Lori and Co.
Solo hiked Albian Basin at dawn, hung out at Snowbird's Cliff Spa with former roommmate Kristy (a.k.a. She Who Inspired Me to Start a Blog) and took in the resort's Rock and Blues Festival.
Admired the crimson sunsets over the Great Salt Lake every night.
Splashed around in Parley's Creek at Sugar House Park, my old haunting ground.
And last but certainly not least: gorged on The Dodo's turkey sandwich with secret BBQ sauce (I am a recovering addict) and Cafe Rio's chicken taco salad. Is The Love of a Salad a good enough reason to move back? Because if it is, I am there.
We stayed with Jamie's uncle who is the publisher of the city's newspaper. He and his wife were gracious hosts but picking up after my freeloadin' children in their museum-of-a-mansion was more upkeep than I am used to in a
But something was unsettling to me. I knew their rug was strangely familiar.
And I just couldn't place where I had seen something similar....
Until I arrived home.
Join me next time for To Yellowstone...and Beyond and additional confirmation that I am a true blonde.
posted by Amber @12:10 AM
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21 Comments:
I LOVE Cafe Rio's taco salad too! My friends and I loved to go there for lunch just for the taco salad!
I love Utah!
I have never eaten at Cafe Rio, I think I had better change that next time I am in Utah.
It looks like you had a fun time!
Sounds like a great trip to me! I can't believe how big your son has gotten. The picture struck me and I realized that I still think of him as a baby.
Your children are so adorable! You and Jamie certainly have the knack of creating beautiful little people!!
Good news to hear that the travelling went relatively well this go around. 35+ hours in the car? Can you share any secrets to that success? We are driving down to Palm Springs for Christmas this year - a 22 hour trip each way .......
Your kiddos are getting so big. They look alike, too! Glad you had a good time
Cafe Rio will be opening near my house soon. I'm excited because I used to have to wait until I was in Utah to eat there! Woo Hoo...
I would be the one throwing tantrums in the car too. I don't like being confined in a car for too long, I like to move around too much!
Wow - it all looks so beautiful! I love seeing all of the places you visit and your cute kiddos.
So fun! And funny... all of us posting about our Utah vacations this summer! It really is a beautiful place!
What? What is this!? You never came down to Utah Valley to introduce Hadley to her future husband? How can this be? :)
I'm glad you had a good time! The hike looks especially wonderful.
Cafe Rio is my all-time favorite. A trip to Salt Lake isn't the same without it. I seriously crave it after we leave! Looks like you had a good time. What a cute family you have!
That is too funny about the rug!!! Glad you had a good trip!
Sounds like a lot of fun!
We love Cafe Rio, too. There are NO good Mexican-type restaurants around here!
Dang, I've been dying to get back to Utah for a visit and you're making it look all the more appealing.
The rug thing though? Seriously freaky.
Darn now I want to go somewhere!
Ooooooh, Cafe Rio! Ultimate happiness! (I've JUST moved from Utah to Colorado, so I can picture all of this!)
Your comment on my blog about your first kiss with your husband KILLED me! I'm sure there's an amazing story behind that! I'm dying to hear it!
I'm jealous. I haven't been anywhere.
And I know I would sure recognize my own rug because it's not like I get to see anything interesting.
Yeah I know. Whine, whine.
Last weekend I was out west for work and could not believe how gorgeous it was. I flew threw the Salt Lake airport. I didn't get to leave the airport, but was taken away by the beautiful mountains surrounding it.
What a coincidence!
At least you had a nice clean house to come home too (it looks clean in the pic anyway) :)
Oh! The pictures are fabulous! I hope to get out that way one day!
don't you love going home and eating at your favorite restaurants? i've already got it all worked out in my mind before i even cross over the state line - this eatery on this day, this one on that, and so on.
Ooo...I just might have to check out these places when we go to Salt Lake next summer. Usually we just fly through on the way to Moab, but next time we plan to stop and actually spend time in Salt Lake! I'd love to hear your favorite spots!
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