Salt Lake City

We spent several days in the Salt Lake City area, actually staying at a state park situated on Utah Lake in Provo, UT. It was a refreshing time, with many wild birds in the wetland area. The weather was very agreeable as well.

We a city tour in SLC, with a tour guide that was exceptionally knowledgeable of the city, its history and Mormonism. He did the whole thing 'off the cuff'...you know how some tours have a canned spiel? Not John Knight! We were convinced he was ADD, as his story bounced around when he would think of something else, but it was well worth it.

We were able to see and hear the Mormon Tabernacle Choir record a TV and radio show. Wow, that was great! Beautiful music with a full orchestra, and check out those organ pipes! We learned that there are term limits for the volunteer singers---20 years or reaching the age of 60, whichever comes first. Perhaps that is what is needed in congress? (but fewer years)

Sorry for the crooked shot, I will fix that in iPhoto. This is the Mormon Temple on Temple Square, downtown SLC. The city is remarkably clean, and we were there at the right time of year as the tulips and flower plantings were all blooming as well as the countless flowering trees through out the city.

Ellen is in front of the state capitol building on a hillside overlooking the city. This is a beautiful structure with many statues and murals and inside are 23 foot tall 'one piece' granite columns.

Our tour also took us to the Great Salt Lake. Here we are with Antelope Island in the background. Antelope Island is currently a peninsula, as the lake level is way way down. There is much more to do and see in this area including a huge open pit copper mine and several opulent mansions. We hope to be back soon!