Today we leave Idaho and head back to Utah. A bittersweet home stretch as we have gone full circle, sad to see it starting to come to an end. So excited that we still have two days left to experience everything that we can. We slept in a little bit this morning after staying up late for the Drive In Theatre last night, and we were on the road shortly after 9 am. But before we could leave Idaho there was one stop we had to make..... When in Idaho, you just have to visit the Potato Museum...am I right???? hehe For a small fee you can tour and learn everything you ever wished to know about the Potato. and upon departure they even give you a free package of Instant Potatoes. Here are some photos from the museum. The worlds largest pringle. A collection of potato mashers and of course a picture of one of the humorous tshirts they had for sale. The museum only took us about a half hour and soon were heading south down HWY 15 and across the state line into Utah. And once again the scenery changes. Though we leave out of Salt Lake City tomorrow, we have decided to head into the hills to the smaller Park City. It is here we will spend the night. We were excited to arrive in Park City and knew we were in the right place when this came into view. Park City Utah was home to many of the events of the 2002 Winter Olympics. Downhill, Bobsledding, Ski Jumping, and Aerials to name a few. We had previously decided to visit the Olympic Park this day and check out some of their summer activities. When we arrived at the park we were able to check out the Salt Lake Olympic Museum. The museum held Puppets and Costumes used for the Opening Ceremonies. The Mascots, film displays of the top Olympic Moments, and even some Olympic Medals. I will admit that walking through the displays I had a bit of a flashback thinking of the tiny baby boy I had just brought home the month before, and watching these specific olympics with him on my lap. Hard to believe that Salt Lakes Games were 13 years ago! After the museum we went outside to the pool area. This is where the aerial olympians practice in the summer. We lucked out, and were able to watch some young atheletes in training perform their aerials. Next we headed up the Mountain a little Bit to see some of the other facilities. Like the Ski Jumps. These are not new to me. Growing up in Thunder Bay I lived only a couple km's away from the Big Thunder Canadian Ski Training Center. We used to watch ski jump competitions all the time. Showing one to my kids was pretty cool today. Now we didn't just visit the Olympic Park to watch other people participate in what some may call extreme sports. No we decided we would try something new too. So Ziplining it was. We rode the chair lift up the hill to the zipline tower. And then at the top we were loaded two at a time into our harnesses. Ethan and I went first! And then took this photo of Jason and Emily coming down behind us. Here comes our adventurous girl!!!!! Some more photos from Utah Olympic Park. After the park we headed downtown to get some dinner. We were starving!!!
http://www.flanagansonmain.com/ Flanagans on Main is where we decided to eat. Some really good IriSh Pub Fare, that filled our tummy's. We have now checked into our home for the night. We had previously decided to stay out of Salt Lake and treat ourselves to a little mountain oasis for our last hotel night on this vacation. We are taking advantage of Jason's Hilton loyalty status and are staying right in the Canyins Ski Resort at the Hilton Vacations Sunrise Lodge. http://www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/utah/sunrise-lodge-hilton-grand-vacations-SLCSEGV/index.html We have a two room condo, so lots of room to stretch out relax and reorganize and repack all our bags before our flight tomorrow. But once that is done a walk up the mountain and a swim in the pool may not be far behind. Tomorrow we get to sleep in a bit before heading back to Salt Lake City. So good night from the Canyons. See you tomorrow from the airport!!!!!
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