Arches, shopping and sights along the way....

07.06.16

We left Bluff and drove to Price via Arches National Park

08.06.16 

We weren't expecting to see any National Parks today on our drive from Price to Brigham City (just outside Salt Lake City). We decided to bimble along and see what the fates brought - and they brought us .........the US equivilant of B&Q!

Although I haven't seen a B&Q in such a fabulous setting back home.

At a stop at a road side Rest Area (which put our service stations to shame!)

we found local information for attractions in the Utah Valley area. From this we followed directions to Bridal Veil Falls - spectacular - and the perfect opportunity to cool off as it's 90 -100 degrees at the moment!

So road trip tips for the heat:-

In Iceland it was minus 14 degrees - here it's been 114 degrees. Same things apply though....

• It's perfectly acceptable to sight see from a car (either to stay warm or cool)
• Always use the facilities at petrol/ gas stations when you come across them. Fill up your car and empty yourself! We always agree to give the hire car back with a full tank of fuel anyway so that's not a problem. It saves the worry about running out of fuel. As to personal comfort - surely you don't need me to explain that!
• Be flexible - take advice from the locals and you may just come across something spectacular or save yourself from wasting time.

Next update will include some big scenery shots as we leave Utah and head into Wyoming via Idiho