Merry Christmas

Star Wars ANYTHING

was the hit of the holiday!

My New Coast!

California Coast

Korbel Champagne Vineyard

Nada Nevada

   This derelict motel sign was actually in the parking lot of a gas station/local town bar.  No, seriously the gas station in this tiny town in Nevada was hosting the New Year's party!  Everywhere in Nevada I repeat EVERYWHERE in Nevada has slot machines!  'Nuff said.

     
   The impressive Salt Lake City, Utah Capital Building; Salt Lake city has many impressive buildings around town including the Mormon Temple Square.  The only thing that may be more impressive than the buildings would have to be the organ in the Mormon Tabernacle.

Bison grazing in front of Salt Lake

Wyoming to Utah

Wonderous Wyoming Wilderness

   We stayed in beautiful Jackson, WY.  On our free day we took a wilderness tour which was amazing!  I saw more wildlife then I have ever seen before in my life!  We caught a glimpse of a bald eagle, horned goats, dear, many bison and even moose!  The landscape in Wyoming is truly majestic!  

Hello Western America

Boulder Dushanbe Tea House

The Boulder Dushanbe Tea House was a spot recommended to me by my Aunt and Uncle and it is a Boulder must-see!  The Tea House was actually a gift to the city of Boulder by their sister city, Dushanbe (the capital of Tajikistan).  The presence of tea in Boulder, CO was a pleasant surprise.  In addition to the Dushanbe Tea House we also visited the factory and headquarters of Celestial Seasons Tea.

 Onward to Wyoming...

The World of Wind

    Driving through the middle of the country Mom and I were not expecting to see as many wind farms we did, however we were thrilled!  Not only did we see the farms, but we also saw many huge white propellers being transported to make new wind turbines.  To learn more about wind energy (as we all should) check out the Wikipedia on it http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wind_power