It’s Utah, it’s winter, and it’s cold. Three weeks in the snow — that’s a record for this California girl. Something about this wintry landscape makes neon signs seem warmer and more welcoming than they already are. For weary travelers like me, signs like these are roadside beacons in hues of warm red, bright yellow and electric blue. Almost every little motel in every little town along Highway 89 has one, and each glows with an authenticity that makes me daydream about living a quiet life among broken-down cars and dilapidated buildings in some tiny Western town. (Preferably one that’s not as cold as southern Utah in February.)
—Jill
Hi Jill. We found each other on Twitter today (you became my 1000th follower … thanks!). Am appreciating your journey – I’ve been following you since your first post. We are leaving in a few weeks on our own trip. Our goal is to follow the temperature. When it’s cold, we want to be in the south – when it’s warm we want to be in the north. Will be easier on our RV and will mean less clothes to pack!
Your photos (and writing) make me long for the day we’ll be sharing scones and tea together. Not to wish the time away, but anxiously awaiting your arrival in the east.