Thursday, September 6, 2007

More of the Wild West


Salt Lake


The view of Reno from my room (on the left) and the beautiful bathroom. I didn't want to leave.



I made it to the West Coast yesterday - Petaluma is a cool town and the people are friendly, and introducd themselves to you. After being on the road for a while, it feels good to do things like laundry and Jazzercise that seem so routine at home. Haven't found spiritual enlightment yet but frankly, haven't had the time! I do know when I get back that I will want to get more out of each day and try things that I may not be good at or scare me. Probably sounds cliche but I hope I stick to it. I have a national parks pass that lasts for a year so if anyone wants to come exploring with me, that would be awesome!





It's amazing the changes in just 4 days - from Jackson Hole, with diamond-studded belts on display to Salt Lake City, which rolls up on Sunday night and where people clearly do not think that shorter is better when it comes to fashion ( I don't fit in), to Reno, a small-scale version of Vegas with glittering casinos, seedy hotels, and retirees trying to get rich on nickel slots. Yes, I took pictures of the bathroom in my room at Harrahs. Stay at enough Super 8-type places and you appreciate granite countertops, real furniture, and valet service.




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