Back on Interstate 80 and at 75 MPH we headed for Utah and everything salt: flats, lake and city. Salt Lake City was a breeze on Sunday morning and we cut off at Provo for the shortcut through Price, Utah.
As noon approached, we pulled into the small (and I do mean small) town of Helper, Utah. The name comes from the extra engines that are attached to trains to "help" them over the mountains. We found a small park (and I do mean small) and put together a gourmet lunch of cherry tomatoes, string cheese, hard boiled egg and a few crackers. Weight Watchers would be proud.
Nearly turning west into the eastbound lanes of highway 6 (a divided highway) made for a fun way to restart the afternoon. Averting disaster, we continued on and joined up with Interstate 70 near Green Valley, Utah. This is a pretty nice drive, with lots of really great mountain views. But, there are no trees. None. And the sagebrush seldom exceeds two feet in height. But there are mountains.
Tonight is free at a new Marriott Courtyard and free is a very good price. Tomorrow we're off to South Fork, Colorado and a four night stay with an old friend. I'm not sure what the wifi situation will be so you may not hear from us for a few days. But, I will try very hard to be faithful and write a little something every day. And another long 536 miles today.
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