Utah Temples

Brigham City LDS temple one of our newest.

Logan temple one of the first built in Utah

Logan Canyon is beautiful this time of year and peaceful.

Logan River provides water for the Cache Valley area.

God's hand is seen everywhere in nature's peacefulness.

Beak Lake is shared by both Utah and Idaho.

Writers conference in Logan Utah

After a few weeks rest from my cruise to Alaska, it's time to explore Utah my home state more. Off to Logan in the north for a writer's weekend conference.

Love those monsoon clouds that rise up in the hot afternoon skies.

Good to be back in my home state enjoying the beauty that is here.

Cache Valley, Utah beautiful area near the Idaho-Wyoming borders. 

Hubby is my chauffeur

UTSPS President Dawnell and I have a booth for poets.

Amy Jarecki is selling her books and teaching.

Carsoll Shreeve is also selling her books at the conference.

Writers-poets l-r Sue Leth, Fae Ellsworth & Marilyn Richardson in front.

Last day of cruise-VICTORIA, BC

Lots of activities to attend on our last day at sea. We visited the Captain's bridge where all the crew navigated the ship through the ocean-fascinating then watched a chef's fruit sculpture demo, had a BBQ by the swimming pool on top level, watched a fun kids show that James was chosen as the captain, ate many more times at specialty restaurants-Brazilian and the ever famous buffet.

Land ho, that's British Columbia

Our ship was docked from 5 pm till midnight to explore Victoria, BC 

Everyone wanted to see this Victorian mansion or castle

Quite elaborate built by a rich family who did well on their investments.

A four story mansion home with servant's quarters of course.

Restored to its former glory, it was fascinating to imagine life in those days.

The top floor was open and used for gala dances and public performances

You can just imagine the live music and dancing couples dressed up elegantly

A modern necessity room to meet all needs...

Old time treadle sewing machine came in handy. 

Model of this intricate almost castle like mansion.

Smoking room for the man of the house!

Dining room where elegant meals were served by servants.