Wed Jun 13 - Staying in Laramie, WY overnight (elevation 7284 feet) brought some important lessons to mind - 1) Stay hydrated to avoid altitude sickness, headaches, dizziness, etc. and 2) Remember that high altitudes can cause sealed containers to pop. Fortunately the brand new bottle of body wash was out on the table overnight when it exploded, instead of in the suitcase.
The high plains gave way to high desert and sagebrush, again, beautiful in its own way. We stopped at Rock Springs to visit Western Wyoming Community College. They had a FANTASTIC dinosaur display, as well as a wildlife museum - both free of charge. The school cafeteria (T-Rex Grill) was a good place to eat lunch, if you didn't mind the giant skeleton of a Tyrannosaurus looming over you while you ate.
We crossed over the continental divide and through the mountains into Utah. The view from the mountains as we came around a bend and saw the Salt Lake valley spread out before us was stunning. We were impressed how easy it was to get around the city. We settled in at the University of Utah Guest House, and then met up with the Cap'n, his wife, and their new little guy. We had a fantastic dinner, then did a bit of gaming before heading back to our lodgings for the night.
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