Traveling With Traci

Add Utah and Idaho to the List

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Utah

On Wednesday 5/13, we set out again

Not my favorite climate, but such beautiful scenery.
Not my favorite climate, but such beautiful scenery.

 

Love the Amazing Colors
Love the Amazing Colors

 

 

 

 

This time to Salt Lake City, Utah.

 

 

Saw this Alpaca on the way to Salt Lake City - Looks like a Dr. Seuss character to me.
Saw this Alpaca on the way to Salt Lake City – Looks like a Dr. Seuss character to me. 

 

 

 

A great statue in a lovely setting.
A great statue in a lovely setting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We just had a quick overnight stay in Salt Lake City,

 

I love these colors.
I love these colors.

and our hotel was close to the Salt Lake City Aquarium.  I know that it’s not on the Salt Lake City’s Must See List,

 

but being  Pisces, Traci and I both love sea life and aquariums, so we went for a quick visit – well worth it!

 

Sea Turtles - so dignified.
Sea Turtles – so dignified.
So quiet. So deadly.
So quiet. So deadly.

 

 

Leaf Fish and Sea Horses!
Leaf Fish and Sea Horses!

 

 And the very best of all

Octopus - So Cool! This guy was tucked up in a corner so that we could hardly see him and then he just glided down across the glass right in front of us - AWESOME!!!
Octopus – So Cool! This guy was tucked up in a corner so that we could hardly see him and then he just glided down across the glass right in front of us – AWESOME!!! We squealed like little kids.

Idaho

After Traci’s sales call the next morning we headed to Idaho – Boise to be precise.

Peaceful
Peaceful
The desert has its beauty, but I prefer the lush, green vegetation of the forests.
The desert has its beauty, but I prefer the lush, green vegetation of the forests.
So green, lush, and serene.
So green, lush, and serene.

 

 

Boise - a pretty northwestern town with lovely homes and friendly people.
Boise – a pretty northwestern town with lovely homes and friendly people.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Traci and I did some geocaching in a lovely, nearby park.

A beautiful park with no shortage of Canada geese.
A beautiful park with no shortage of Canada geese.

 

Geocaching in Boise
Geocaching in Boise
This funny little guy, literally ,just hung out eating a peanut while we took his picture.
This funny little guy, literally ,just hung out eating a peanut while we took his picture.
Spring and new babies - so cute.
Spring and new babies – so cute.
Kites Sculptures in the Park
Kites Sculptures in the Park

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On Friday, Traci showed her wares to Care (Carolyn) Anderson – a Boise customer, and then she caught a flight to KC to spend a long weekend with her hubby, Danny.

Tom and I were left on our own to explore, so Care graciously played tour guide taking us to Idaho City, an old mining town in the mountains.

Grand Scenery
Grand Scenery

We strolled around taking in the sights,

The original town
The original town
Old Town Idaho City
Old Town Idaho City
The Blacksmiths Shop
The Blacksmiths Shop

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Idaho City in Historical Perspective as Measured by This Ancient Log
Idaho City in Historical Perspective as Measured by This Ancient Log

I thought this was so cool – must be the teacher in me

Rings of History
Rings of History (Click on the picture to see close-up)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

After a bit we stopped by the ice cream parlor. I’ve never heard of Marion berries, but damn they make delicious ice cream – YUUUM!

We also visited The Trading Post and spent some time perusing the goods and chuckling over the plaques they had for sale.

 

The Original Trading Post
The Original Trading Post
So true
So true
Peacock Pyrite
Peacock Pyrite
Funny
Funny

 

Good times.

 

 

 

On the way back from Idaho City, Care treated us to a relaxing stop at The Springs. I know that it looks like an ordinary swimming pool, but it is actually lovely, warm hot springs water. We soaked in the warm mineral waters,

 

The Springs Spa
The Springs Spa
Care Springing in the Rain
Care Springing in the Rain

and sipped wine, enjoying the atmosphere of the quiet, regal mountains surrounding us. A wonderful end to a lovely and relaxing day. Thanks, Care. You’re the best!

 

12 thoughts on “Add Utah and Idaho to the List”

  2. Beautiful. I was born in SLC but my parents moved back to Kansas and I’ve never had an opportunity to go back. Maybe someday… What beautiful pics (as usual). Thanks again for for sharing this adventure!

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  3. Thanks for sharing. What a wonderful trip. I also like the pyrite. My favorite colors. Love Utah we were in St. George for a short time this past winter. We would go back again. Stay safe.

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  4. Hi Tom and Charli…what a lovely trip you are having. I especially liked the sipping wine in the midst of those regal mountains and wonderful scenery part. All is well here…off to Britain soon.
    Lots of love, L and L

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  5. Marion berries are good but Huckleberries are amazing and can only be found in the northwest. Please eat some for me. Taffy jam jelly anything!

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  7. Wow….more beautiful scenery! What an awesome trip for you guys. So happy that you are having a great time. I loved the “skinny dip” plaque….how true!!! lol. Looking forward to seeing you soon! Lots of love….Dave and Diana

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