Friday, November 6, 2009
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
The 7th State... UTAH
Utah is the 7th state of my road trip (14th since I left England). I left Terry's house earlyish this morning and headed out to Utah. It was a slow start, the scenery was beautiful and I kept stopping everywhere to get out of the car and look at the scenery. There was a lot of road works on I-70, so I got off and took a more scenic route
Once I got into Utah, there were really long stetches of nothing and I didn't get any service. Of course my car chose that precise moment to break down... So there I was in the middle of nowhere with a broken car and no cel service. It was 50 miles to the next gas station so I figured I should hitch a ride. The next veHicle I saw was a lorry, I raised my hand to flag it down, but luckily I remembered first what Jeremy Clarkson said about truck drivers and thought better of it...
Just kidding about that one. I did see my homie, mon mec, mi tio, mein kumpel(yes southbank taught me how to say "my homie in four languages") Jose. I picked him up and told him about the skiing trip we have planned for the xmas break. He is uber stoked - Thanks Mom! It was interesting to learn he is really an assasin - half navaho half lebanese half haitian - disguised as a mexican hitchhiker. I discovered this because I was fiddling around with the languages on my sat nav and he was able to understand the arabic very well. It made me suspicious....
I got to Salt Lake City around 7ish and checked into a hotel in Midvale, in the south part of SLC. I was pretty lucky as it was right by their version of the tube. After checking in, I got on and found my way down town pretty easily. I walked around for a few hours and definitely managed to find all of the hills. I also went to Temple Square. They are definitely not lacking any fountains. SLC isn't exactly what I expected - I guess I thought it was much smaller. The temple is beautiful, it makes me want to convert. I wouldn't do that though until women were allowed to have more than one husband.. then they can have me.
Once the crazies started coming out, I figured it was time to go back to the hotel. It's right next to a yummy mexican place. I just got back at 2315. I think I am going to head to Reno tomorrow, but might get a slightly later start.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
It's Just Like Riding A Bike...
Today Terry took me skiing. It was alot of fun, and was suprised how easily it came back to me. Plus I didn't fall and escaped accident free!It was beautiful and I was able to get my bearings. Yesterday I was all turned around when Terry was showing me the area.
After skiing we got a bite to eat - I had a yummy prawn salad. Last night we had amazing sushi. Afterwards we came back to the condo briefly and I read a bit. We went to the rec centre this afternoon and sat in the hot tub. My muscles are super relaxed now, and I think I could probably just curl up and sleep easily.
Still super stoked today about getting into Glasgow! :) Getting ready to leave to Salt Lake City tomorrow. It's a pretty long drive, so I figure I will spend a couple nights there if I find a good place to stay.
WHOPEE!!!!!
Just woke up and checked my email - got an unconditional offer from Glasgow! So so so excited!
Monday, November 2, 2009
Zweite Tag im CO
Woke up later than normal this morning and had a lovely breakfast of scrambled egg and turkey bacon. I think I am missing english food, or just England. Had a craving for fish and chips a couple of days ago, and this morning had one for a bacon sarnie. Now when have I EVER eaten one of those? (Boarding school, actually). It's like the fried chicken craving from ealier this year.
Terry took me around the area this afternoon. The scenery is beautiful and I keep thinking "Gee I could really live here" until I remember what a city person I am and how outdoorsy activities only interest me for so long. The weather is really nice.Just got outfitted for skiing tomorrow - am looking forward to it.
