We agreed that Nevada was not our favorite state. Part of the mood arose from three seasons in 3 days. Healdsburg and Berkeley—Summer: sunny and upper 70s F; Nevada—Fall: becoming overcast and 50 F, feeling like late Fall; Salt Lake City: early Winter, patches of snow, mostly sunny, pre-inversion.
We got to share a bottle of wine with Chris, Kristine, Gage, and Devun in LSC. Eli and KC had to stay in the car due to doggie fear. Eli is timid around dogs that approach his size, and KC at 16 has no use for other dogs, period. Roxie, the Rottweiler, is mellow but large and on her own turf. Guinness, the Great Dane, would be Eli's worst nightmare.
Guinness and Kristine
KC & Eli
Without the RV, we learned to request a room with two beds.
We stopped by the Intermountain Therapy Animals HQ in SLC. Here, Eli is fascinated by the resident cat. While curiosity might have killed the cat, vise versa in this case.
What's a cat?
Why is he looking at me? Will he be up for a chase?
We enjoyed a Wednesday evening dinner with a long-time friend, Frasier and his son, Brock. Having spent little time around dogs, Brock was hesitant, so Nancy went into R.E.A.D. mode (Reading Education Assistance Dogs). Brock read holding the book for Eli to see until Eli opted to really relax.
Fraser and Brock, Genius in Training. Brock is 6 and in 1st grade. No further explanation needed.
Whatcha think?
Fraser's father was the sculptor. Seemed to be a fitting summary image.
So about 3200 miles, 2+ weeks, and everybody lived. We had a great time, reconnected with a number of great friends, and returned with a few treasures. Only 4 days with bike rides, a few limited runs (never as it once was), and lots of walks. My role was driver and luggage guy; Nancy's role was dog wrangler. Now to replace the cracked filler hose, plan another trip, and catch up at home.
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