We made our three day trek down to Arizona over this past weekend. We try to time it so that we go through Salt Lake City at a low traffic time, and this year it was between 2 and 3:30 p.m. on a Saturday. It wasn't too bad. There are good HOV lanes that we can use to just keep going at a steady pace, without very much in and out traffic (limited areas where you can get on or off the HOV lane). So that part was good.
But somehow or other, it always rains in and around Salt Lake City. And, there is always construction on those roads. This year was no exception. Here we are approaching Salt Lake City:
But somehow or other, it always rains in and around Salt Lake City. And, there is always construction on those roads. This year was no exception. Here we are approaching Salt Lake City:
I'm calling this "Clouds and Construction"--miles of it.
The clouds did not just threaten, they loosed a terrific downpour just north of SLC. It was scary because even with the wipers on full speed, it was difficult to see where the lanes were. Jim kept his cool and just drove carefully on, and we came through without incident.
What always amazes me at times like that are the drivers in the far left lane who speed along, well above the ordinary limit. I find that pretty scary!
Yesterday was our first day here, and in the morning I was busy stocking up on groceries. After a lovely dinner at 1:30, we went to the pool for the afternoon. That's always so nice! Sunshine on the palm trees, soft breezes (well a little brisk yesterday) and the water warmed to 82º. Relaxation for sure!
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