Had a good breakfast at the hotel while waiting for rush hour traffic to calm down (as if that was going to happen). Since the hotel is located on the beltway around Salt Lake, it was easy to get going in the right direction - south. Lots of traffic but I just picked a lane and stayed there for many miles.
My first stop was Fairview, UT. I wanted to stop at the Corner Station which offers deli foods as well as local crafts in a renovated 1921 gas station. I definitely wished I had skipped the hotel breakfast because the Station menu looked so good. They were really busy as I wandered around looking at all the crafts. Next time I'll stop here for breakfast or lunch.
I only stopped long enough to take a picture of this beautiful temple in Manti, UT. I didn't plan far enough ahead to be able to go through a session. And I also discovered it's quite a walk from the parking lot to the temple entrance. But what a beautiful building.
One more stop before I call it quits for the day. (I made this stop before Robert Redford died.)
Butch Cassidy's childhood home is just south of Circleville, UT. I fell in love with Robert Redford when I saw the movie, "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid back in 1969. I know a lot of girls fell for Paul Newman's blue eyes, but Robert was it for me. Only time I have ever had a crush on a celebrity. So I knew I needed to make a stop here.
Butch's name was Robert LeRoy Parker and he was born in 1866. He took up bank robbing when he was quite young and became very successful. He and the Sundance Kid were really good friends and led The Wild Bunch on many successful train and bank robberies.
When I look at this house, I learn all over again how much I appreciate the comforts we have in our own homes.
I spent the night in Kanab, UT. Jim and I camped here several times and explored the area. Best Friends Animal Sanctuary is located here and we took their tour a couple of times.
Love the Corner Station. So cute. Also loved Robert Redford. What a gorgeous man!
ReplyDeleteLove the Corner Deli. It’s so awesome that an old station can be repurposed and not torn down. I’m sure if the walls could talk, we learn lots of interesting things! I never heard any thing bad about Robert Redford. He was one of my favorites too.
ReplyDeleteThat was one of my all time favorite movies. I loved both of them!! Sounds like you've had a great trip.
ReplyDeleteCan you imagine how difficult it had to be to raise a family in that house? I suppose they knew nothing else, so made do with whatever was on hand. remember stories my Mom told me of their 'difficulties' in the 30's and having absolutely nothing. they came to oregon from iowa in a model T, 7 of them, then when they got here they lived in an old chicken coop, It boggles the mind. We really do have it so very easy and most everything so accessible.
ReplyDeleteI love your travels, you always stop and see the most interesting things.