Friday, July 11, 2008

2008/07/11 – Friday – Golden Spike

When we left the campground, the first thing on the drive was up a very steep climb. I stopped at an overlook to cool down the transmission. While at the stop an Indian family was selling stuff and Cheryl and Amanda bought some stuff.

On our way to the Golden Spike, we had to take another detour – the route I had planned was closed because of construction.

We finally make it to the Golden Spike Park. The climb to get to the place is also very steep. We watched both trains move on the track (back and then forth (back into place)). After leaving the visitor center, we took both car tours. We can proclaim that we drove on the same ground as the trains that connected both coasts.

We also stopped on the way out at the place that make rockets – that was only a 10 minute stopped – I was the only one that got out and looked at some of the rockets.

We stopped for the needed gas at a Flying J’s.

Amanda and Mom M found a camping location; I think we got the very last spot that could fit us.

We got the van unloaded and headed on out to the Mayan restaurant we like in Sandy.

Back at the RV, we loaded the van back on, and now ready for the long drive tomorrow – we should be in Las Vegas tomorrow.

1 comment:

Chris said...

Ahhh, Vegas. I'm planning on being there in August for a few days. See you guys next Sunday.

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