Gayle says

Long days on the road, but things should settle in now.  Our room tonight is pretty nice,  even a table and chairs.   We have seen some amazing stuff today even though we have really just been on the road.  We saw the Great Salt Lake (that looks almost like the ocean), and the salt flats were very interesting too. The most surprising thing for me has been how different the mountains look in different areas.   I expected differences, but not like this.  Tonight I got to see the sky the way I remember it for a little while. I can't wait to see it for a longer time.   I have missed those stars terribly.  Damn light pollution.  Tomorrow Yosemite!   :)