This morning we exited Silt, CO on our way to Moab, Utah. The drive was only a few hours today. As was the case yesterday all through Colorado, the scenery was constantly changing along I-70.
There was always some kind of rocky ridge to look at.
And it was always scenic.
Until...
This is what it imagine the Gobi Desert looks like with maybe a little less scrub brush.
Here's a view back east after several miles of Utah "scenery"
And the wind...geez, I was sure we were going to tip over. Fortunately, it wasn't a long drive and we arrived in Moab and after a lunch, walked the shops downtown.
We found an RV site at the KOA a few miles south of Moab.
And, did I mention the wind? This isn't a scenic shot, but the haze you see looking at the mountain ridge isn't that humid summer haze. It's red rock dust. What a mess!
We spent a couple hours in town at the height of the wind storm to escape the blowing sand/dirt/dust. There were times it was like a fog.
It has lessened somewhat now and we're tucked into a site that offers some protection.
So far, I'm not too impressed with Utah. Tomorrow I may change my mind with a trip into the national parks. People we talked to today that had been there said it was like touring in a sand storm. No thanks to that.
Never had in my mind we might lose a touring day because of wind. I've got a jacket, gloves, rain coat, umbrella, etc., but I forgot a pair of goggles. Could have used the snorkel mask today.
Week #2 awaits.
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