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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Gilbert B Norman: [QB] Ms. Kacy, first let it be noted that I have flown overseas with everything needed for a ten day journey under the Coach seat storage area. It can be done; simply keep in mind my first rule of travel "If you can't CARRY it, don't bring it". Now that Salt Lake City is in "play" as a possible stop off, allow it to be noted I wholly concur with every positive thought Ms. Sojourner sets forth - and I lived there for about a year (I was in service stationed at Hill AFB). The biggest problem with considering SLC as a stop off is the inconvenient hours through which the Zephyr passes both East and West. That it does so is simply one of the "trade offs" that must be made when there is only "one a day". If SLC were to be served at people hours, then Denver, a larger traffic source, would be served at an odd hour, and the worst would be that all the connections at Chicago would be affected. I most recently visited there during 2010, and if I had the endurance and the desire to travel that so many here have, I'd go again in a heartbeat. However, owing to the "convenient" Zephyr schedule, I'd either fly or drive. I stayed at this [URL=http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/slcut-salt-lake-city-marriott-downtown] Marriott[/URL], which was fine for me with its easy auto access and its proximity to the Abravanel Performing Arts Center that is home to the Utah Symphony - a world class ensemble (with small children, obviously of no concern). Not that I am any kind of "shopaholic' or "mall rat", I would like to see the [URL=http://www.downtownrising.com] City Creek[/URL] "mixed use" development first hand. I understand the architecture is magnificent and is hardly an eyesore landed in the center of a mid-sized city. The LDS church? They stand for so much that is so good - work hard, play hard, and pray hard - that what , one could say, a persecuted sect built from nothing is truly commendable. After all, we came fairly close to electing one of their own as our President. A drink? you can get one anywhere - including at Marriott (LDS influenced chainwide - just look in a bedstand's drawer). Smoking, how many public places can you do that nowadays (I understand "they're cracking down" on the foul fog in Europe) anywhere. Ethnic cuisines, I defer to Ms. Sojourner on that stuff. Bacon and eggs for Breakfast and a good steak for Dinner is "my kind of grub" in this life - the dozen or so around here who know me face to face will certainly agree. But even though you will not likely consider SLC, I enjoy the opportunity to get in a plug for one of my favorite regions in the USA. [/QB][/QUOTE]
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