Their rear mural was of a wolf which we both liked although as an unrepentant cat lover I prefer our snow leopard. When we came out of the supermarket, laden down with supplies we met the owners who were in a real pickle. Their luggage compartment key had stripped and they could not get in to hook up or access anything stored below. Our key fitted so they now have our spare and can carry on camping!
The drive down to Salt Lake city took us through some magnificent scenery as the trees and hillsides were lit up with the colours
of autumn and the rocks of the Snake river canyon served as a great backdrop. Once down on to the plain it was an easy drive to Salt Lake City and our RV park.
We took advantage of the free shuttle from the park next day into the heart of Salt Lake City, the Mormon temple complex. We followed the drivers advice and took the tour of the complex. Well we soon realised that we were in for some proselytising when the two charming young ladies each clutching the Book of Mormon started off by reading to us their favourite passages. However they did show us around and made their religion come to life.
The Temple is a magnificent tribute to the art of the stonemasons who built it and this tradition of building great and challenging
structures continues with the new conference centre with roof garden waterfall and pillarless hall which can seat 21,000 people. The acoustics were pretty good but we did not get to hear the famous choir in full song.
I got a mornings flying in on Friday at a the state owned modelport, a good tarmac runway with a sun shelter and bleacher seating for spectators. I was going at the weekend but the first major storm of the “winter” season was forecast with high winds rain and snow in the mountains for the weekend.
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