Salt Lake City, Utah - Idaho

Salt Lake City, the venue of the 2002 winter Olympics, is definitely one of our favourite places so far!

We got up late on Friday because we had two nights at the hotel and didn't need to worry about checking out. I guess it was about lunch time we took a wander downtown to check out the sights. By this time it was rocking 100 degrees so we managed to top up the tan on the way. Its quite strange to think that in the winter its a booming ski resort! The city seems to be dominated by the Mormon church grounds and the usual large bank buildings, but its a beautiful place and well laid out so its easy to get around. There is also a lot of construction work and renovation going on despite the downturn. By mid afternoon we found ourselves in the shopping district but managed to refrain from any purchases. We just got a cinema ticket for 'Inglorious Basterds' which started that night. Turns out it was a great shout as we both agree its one of the best movies we have ever seen.. so whenever it reaches the UK you should definitely go and see it!

As we didn't get to bed til late we slept in again...! But it was only a short drive today to Idaho and the stop over town of Pocatello where we spent most of the afternoon playing 'soccer' aka football on a 'football' aka American football field! Early start tomorrow folks as we're heading to Yellowstone National Park to see some dodgy geezers...