This morning I woke up to the sun rising outside of our tent and it was wonderful. After another meal with Nanna we took the free shuttle to Temple Square. A trip to Salt Lake City wouldn't be complete without learning about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Apparently they agree because they go out of their way to attract and shuttle people to their buildings and tours. As a community service, church members drive people from the airport and other areas around Salt Lake to Temple Square for free. Then they offer free tours where they share their beliefs about Jesus and tell about the church. It's all amazingly crafted propaganda. All of the missionary Sisters were very smiley and friendly, but almost to the point where they seemed like Stepford Sisters. My favorite part was the document they handed out at the end of the tour called, "The Family: A Proclamation to the World." You should google it and read it. I'm conflicted about my feelings towards the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They do a lot of amazing humanitarian work, but it bothers me how unaccepting they can be. Overall, it was a very interesting experience to say the least and I'm glad we went.
Leaving Salt Lake City we drove past the Great Salt Lake and stopped to take pictures. The drive to Reno was enjoyable; I like driving around, between, over, and into mountains!
Reno is just plain trashy... the hotels, the casinos, the women, and the men are creepy. I've decided that I generally don't enjoy casinos. I feel like for the most part they attract people who really can't afford to be there, and I hate watching them waste their money. My tastes lie somewhere between the Mormons and Reno. On a positive note, I took another gorgeous picture of the sunset outside of our hotel room here in Reno.
Tomorrow we're getting up early to visit Tahoe, Yosemite, and San Francisco. I can't wait to put my feet in the Pacific Ocean and say we officially crossed the US!
3 comments:
I am enjoying the mornings reading about your adventures. Now you are in an area I can relate to. The pacific is beautiful and very cold. When you get to San Fransico go to the old fisherman's wharf, eat squid and go across the bridge. Uncle Judd kept missing the turn and you can't make lefthand turns in the city. You will really see the beauty of the pacific when you go to Carmel and San Deigo I miss that area very much. Looking forward to your visit. Drive safe and enjoy the adventure. Love Aunt Pauline
Is Reno as hilarious in real life as it is in Reno 911? Because that's my kind of town!
I'm glad you escaped from the Mormons unscathed! I don't wanna see you Romney-ized.
Honey, honestly you just have to appreciate the trashy, creepy, people who inhabit casino cities for what they are...entertainment.
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