The approach into SLC was nothing like I had ever seen, mountains, more mountains, the pilots taking us past yet more mountains, and then, pink and purple lakes!? I am from Michigan, lakes are not lavender! I don't know how to describe how otherwordly this looked to me. It was so far from my lived experience it might as well have been science fiction. Anyway, we landed, I deplaned and went off to find a meal and something to drink, it was mid afternoon in that time zone and with the time zone change, would not be arriving in DTW until 11 pm. The SLC terminal is basically a long straight line, near as I could tell, instead of an airport terminal designed around "fingers" extending from a main concourse. I strolled along, exploring for a while, to take in the mountain views from different gates. Not the same as California, interestingly, a completely different landscape. I might try to add some pictures to the end of this report. Eventually decided on getting a burrito for the day's meal, and some ice water which really hit the spot. The flight to DTW boarded on time, the plane was packed, and it was bloody hot on the ground until we got in the air and the cabin cooled off. It really made me wish there was a train, still it was a nice smooth flight and we got to DTW right on time. I walked through the McNamara terminal on the way to the rideshare area, reflecting on the sense of discovery that marked each day of this adventure. Kids and I are in agreement. We need to return to the SF Bay area, and make this a family adventure, for all of us, taking the train one way and flying the other. Thanks for reading and again, thanks to those of you who provide the inspiration for these reports, whether here, on Youtube, or both!
