Day 9

Day 9: Downey, ID to Grand Junction, CO
Miles: 450
Gas Mileage: 33
Soundtrack: 94.9 Z-rock

Another early morning. I woke first to a little voice saying, "Mom, mom, I threw-up." Ah, the joys of motherhood! Lisa got her oldest to school, we snapped a quick photo, and I headed south to Logan, UT. I hadn't been to Logan in a long time. I was meeting a friend for breakfast, got there a little early, and drove around USU campus. What was cool was that homecoming had been a few weeks earlier and you could still see where the different clubs and organizations had painted the street. I loved that tradition when I was there. Great place, Utah State!

Me and Lisa.
I went to Angie's, "where the locals eat", for breakfast and met Margaret, a friend from my major, also trying to break her way into the National Park Service. She was spending her winter in Logan, subbing at the high schools. It was good to see here again and to catch up.

My next stop was Syracuse, UT, to see another old roommate, Tarrin. It had been a long time since I'd seen her as well. She was in the process of moving, but was so put together and her kids were well groomed, yet another amazing friend. I entrusted my camera to her almost three year-old to get a picture of me and her mom. I think she did well. She was super excited to take pictures and I let her snap a few. So cute!

Tarrin's beautiful girl and handsome little man!

I made one last stop in Provo to see a friend from high school days, Amy. It was a quick visit and I didn't get a picture. It was grand to see her as well and discuss life in limbo.

Then, the long push to Grand Junction. I had decided to stop there for the night, which ended up being a good thing because I-70 over Vail Pass was closed because of snow and bad roads. I wimped out and got a hotel room instead of camping. It was cold and I don't get along well with cold.