We
took a 5 hour sightseeing tour today. It was a lot like drinking from a fire
hose, but a pretty good way to get a feel for the city.
Getting
Started
We
were up by 7:00. The rain had stopped and sunshine brightened the morning. The
tour bus picked us up at 8:30.
On
the Way
We
travelled around the city viewing and occasionally stopping at points of interest.
There were four stops where everyone departed the bus, two photo op stops and
lots of “over there you will see” highlights.
John
Knight, our Mormon driver/guide, has lived in the area his whole life. He knew
the city and its history well. He included a lot of church doctrine in his
narrative.
First
stop: Temple Square/Mormon Tabernacle
We
watched the rehearsal and performance of the 4,437th broadcast of
the Tabernacle Choir, Organ and Orchestra. The acoustics were phenomenal.
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| Rehearsal |
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| After the performance |
The
Salt Lake Temple
It
took 40 years to build the Temple.
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| The Temple is inside Temple Square |
Assembly
Hall
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| Assembly Hall is inside Temple Square |
Eagle Gate Monument commemorates the entrance
to Brigham Young’s property at the mouth of City Creek Canyon.
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| Eagle Gate Monument spans State Street |
Second
stop: Pioneer Heritage State Park
It’s
supposed to have the best gift shop in Utah. It was attractive and had an extensive
inventory. We didn't buy anything.
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| Entrance to Heritage Village |
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| This Is The Place Monument |
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| Remembering the journey west |
Third
stop: Trolley Square
We
stopped here for lunch at the Desert Edge
Brewery & Pub
Last
stop: Utah State Capitol Building
This
structure is majestic and beautifully constructed.
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| Arch and scene from the rotunda's eight scene cyclorama |
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| House of Representatives wing from the rotunda |
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| Wasatch Mountains from the capitol steps |
End
of Day
The
day was sunny except for a brief morning shower while we were in the Tabernacle.
We made a second visit to the Great Salt
Lake.
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| Carol stands on the Great Salt Lake |
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| A squall moved across the lake |
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| Storm clouds approach from the east |
Tomorrow
We
decided to head for home via I-80. We should be back in Columbus in a week.
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