SLC

Drove into Salt Lake City on the 19th and dropped some stuff at Carl and Elisa's storage to lighten my load. The cottage that I am staying at in Cali was originally going to be completely unfurnished so I was packing folding chairs, cook ware, sheets, etc. Last week, though, I got a call from the owner and it turns out that it will instead be completely furnished! So I am able to leave all that stuff behind for when I eventually move out here permanently. That night I set out with Keith and BE to go see Garrison Keillor on the Rhubarb tour at an outdoor amphitheater, which was hilarious. Yesterday I spent the day stocking up on various supplies I needed and then hiked around in the afternoon. Words and pictures are pitifully inadequate at expressing the true beauty of these mountains so I will not even try (and I forgot to bring my camera). Just know that every section of every path is as breathtaking as any inspirational calendar and with infinite variability. Today more hiking is on the agenda with the cousins and then Sam's 3 year B-day bowling party tonight. Happy birthday Sam!