Monday 29 December 2008

day 3 Springville [Salt Lake City]

This was a travel day, to end all days. 1,395 miles [2,230 km's] in the 3 days. Started off on icy roads that became very nice and dry. Just as we were admiring the clear blue skys, they ended in the Modina pass. Worst driving conditions we have ever seen; 40 mph with the flashers on for 30 miles, then clear as a bell. Fog so thick we could have been in England, we could see about 50 feet ahead. Oops another pass, but no fog, just ice and snow drifts on the road. Then the creme de la creme, Salt Lake City freeway. Minimum 4 lanes each way, maximum 8; over passes everywhere and the entire city of GP passing us about every 30 seconds. No need for bathroom stops, I went in my pants about 6 times. LOL Dave Met a couple @ a rest stop with a 5th wheel. They had a close call on ice, the one in front jack knifed out of control so bad it popped the back window in the truck and a bunch out of the RV. Yikes, motorhomes rule! My husband is a saint never once got up tight or excited. Marg

2 comments:

  1. OMG... sounds trecharous. Glad to hear you survived the travel day from he(double hockey sticks) Can't wait to hear about Salt Lake and all the Mormons. Great that you have your lovely new safe motorhome to travel in.... and especially glad that Dad kept so calm and cool driving through such a bad storm. Are you able to sleep in your own bed yet? or is it still too cool outside? We are loving the blog. x

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  2. Wow! Glad to hear you made it through all that snow safely!! Has to be Marg's great coaching!!! Miss you guys already... Hope you have a great time... Can't wait to hear more about your holiday. Take care..

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