On the Road: Day 3

Day 3 was mostly spent on the road. Contrary to my apprehensions, it was really an amazing drive.

We drove through Nevada on Interstate 80, a freeway that really cuts across that state, and some others, in an almost straight line. It was a somewhat lonely drive (not to be confused with the 'Loneliest Road in America,' a much lonelier road), but perhaps a better description would be to call it a drive with minimal traffic, and spectacular views.

Perhaps the most awe-inspiring thing for me was the vast expanse of land and mountains stretching out on either side of the road, and nothing but nature as far as the eye could see - which was very far. It made me realise the enormity of this country. This was a drive through one of the smaller states, and yet it stretched so far and with so much empty land! I was also amused that crossing over into Utah, we were entering a different time zone - one hour ahead of the earlier one. This also meant that there would be daylight until 9.30 pm!

After checking into the Springhill Suites, Marriott (Salt Lake City) and taking a small break, we ventured into Salt Lake City (the hotel was near the airport, a little away) to walk around and check out the downtown area. There was a very nicely designed mall which reminded me of the Palladium in Mumbai, or UB City in Bangalore. We walked around and took a few pictures there. We also made mental notes to explore a few other places the next day, and tired out, returned to our room to crash for the night.