We made it to Vegas without stopping and filled up with gas- Mom drover her 300 miles on 10 gallons! I was impressed, I am not that consistent of a driver. We switched drivers after we got outside of Vegas
We passed the World's Largest Thermometer in Baker, CA and a pair of Prospecting Twins in Jean, NV. From there we traveled the world as we drove down the Las Vegas Strip (including my favorite- M&M world).
We continued on and waved at the Virgin River in Mesquite, NV, a hotel that will always be near and dear to our hearts. We stayed there on our way to and from Lake Powell for many summers. We drove through the Virgin River Gorge which had a fair amount of water in it for this time of the year. Next, in Cedar City, UT we saw a landlocked lighthouse. We then swung by Southern Utah Univ and found a cool rotunda dedicated to great historical figures. I'm pictured with my man- Socrates (Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventures anyone?). We stopped around 6:30 for diner in Beaver, UT. Mom said no chain restaurants so we ate at Timberland Cafe which turned out to be very good and not expensive. Mom had a french dip and I had, an always delicious, queso.
As we arrived at the hotel- look who pulled up!! Just for you Dad :)
11 hours, 611 miles, 4 states and from 50 degrees to 107 degrees - we made it! To our first hotel that is...
Tomorrow is a shorter day- drivin' from here to Denver, CO for some sight seeing and then onto Limon, CO where we'll stay the night. It's only a 550 mile day...
Till then!
Pat's comments: As previously noted, I was good, so I get to make some additions to the blog (gleeful smile) Ah, roadtrip! Loving the adventure and the company. I'm thoroughly caught up on all Glee songs and mashups :) I loved watching the familiar landscape go by, tomorrow will bring new territory for Sam and I. Right now, quite frankly, my body is still vibrating from the long hours of road travel on 4 hours of sleep ... think of those lovely hours after an all-night term paper writing session - eh? Looking forward to a long sleep in an nice cool room - I have direly warned Sam against the ill advised sin of snoring. I believe I can rely on her good sense of courtesy. Absolutely loved the lighthouse in the middle of nowhere and the rotunda - who knew there was culture in southern Utah?!?! pahaha
Have a great trip Pat and Sam. Keep ol' Jenny happy with an oil check now and then. Thanks for the updates that you're sharing along the way. Smoke a peace pipe at the end of the day when the miles have been long and tiring.
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