Road T rip Summer

Summer came and I decided to go on a road trip. This may not sound like a big deal to some, but I have been emotionally challenged for the past 5 years at least. This is my first solo road trip and I decided to go for broke. Literally. I left my house on June 29th and drove to Salt Lake City Utah. I stayed in a hotel a block from Temple Square. It was a Sunday Evening. I walked over to Temple Square and enjoyed that. I tried to find an open restaurant, which was nearly impossible on a Sunday in SLC. Finally, I went to the Blue Iguana, a mexican pub. I was able to meet up with Sally on Monday for breakfast and a lovely visit. I then drove to Provo to meet my dear friend Denise. She came up from AZ. We've been friends since 8th grade. We were able to visit for 2 days. It was very fun. We saw her mom, Mavis, 90. She is still doing hair. I also hiked part way up Rock Canyon to Little Kitchen, where Dan and I used to rappel. (that was another life) I then drove to Reno and spent a week with my sister Barb. We went to a concert along the Truckee River, Richie Havens, drove to Lake Tahoe for the 4th and did other touristy things during the week. Very relaxing a fun. Next leg of the journey was a night at home then a night at Mike's in McCall. Then the big drive to Montana. With a quick stop in Moscow to pick up Steven, we were on our way. We drove forever. Arrived in Missoula and then spent Sat. at a Farmer's market and sleeping. Fun. Meagan arrived at midnight and then the next day we drove forever again to a wedding on top of a mountain at a lookout. It was insane. We then drove back to Moscow, over Lolo Pass, 6 hours in the rain, with construction. We made it enjoyable by listening to Steven Ambrose's Undaunted Courage, a history of Lewis and Clark's journey. Very historical. We were so glad to get to Kooskie. We ate at a very sweet Cafe there. Then dropped Steven off in Moscow, driving another 2 hours to McCall. We were so exhausted by the time we got there. We spent the night, then went to my house the next day. I drove a total of 2788 miles in 15 days. It was fun, but a bit over the top for a first time outing in 5 years. Next time I will make it shorter.