We are still on vacation, but had to start wending our way back to Seattle. From the wild west to the left coast. Managing to get ourselves up early, we were actually on the road by 7:14 (Babe Ruth). The last time we tried for a 7 AM departure it was more like 8 before we really hit the road.
We saw some wildlife – the first three sightings were an Antelope, a deer and a fox. Unfortunately, they were all dead and on the road. Then we saw lots of antelope. A herd off to one side, a lone doe near the road (but not on it yet), and then two males locking horns.
Our first stop was Baggs, Wyoming. Try and find this burg. It did have one gas station, which meant a bathroom break was possible. We finally found the interstate and headed towards Rock Springs.
About 18 years ago, just west of Rock Springs, we climbed up a hillside and found seashell fossils. I had called some university dinosaur dude and he had given us directions that went something like, “Take this exit, turn left, right, cross the cattle guard, go about 500 yards and park. Climb up the hill to the white band, and that is where you will find them.” And he was right.
Further on we crossed the Green River (many times) and saw an elk crossing the river. I am also fairly sure I saw a group (gaggle? flock?) of white-faced ibis feeding in a pond alongside the road.
After 450 miles we changed drivers from Carl to me. Mostly interstate, and all of the inclement weather. About 3 good storms and 2 rainbows in the rear-view mirror later we arrived in Boise, Idaho.
Total – 801 miles in 12-1/2 hours. We made great time with only a few construction zones and not too much traffic.
In Boise we got to hang out at our friend’s house described as a mix of a bachelor pad and construction zone. A pretty accurate description in the end. We are off shortly for the relatively short 500 +/- mile drive back to Seattle.
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