Slept in a little and almost missed the free continental breakfast. We managed to get a bagel and doughnut before a big biker type grabbed everything else. Then we caught the shuttle to Temple Square to see the LDS complex.
The first thing I wanted to see was the Family History Library or genealogy building. It is quite impressive with three floors of research facilities. The volunteers there were most helpful and friendly, explaining everything to us. The greatest asset of course are the millions of micro-fiche and microfilm files which fill quite a large area. There are also many computer terminals for public use and several librarians and genealogists ready and eager to assist. Doug would love to get back here for a week or so to work on his tree.
The Family History Library and the Museum of Church History and Art are located on the west side of West Temple Street. The main part of the complex is on the east side of the street. After our visit to the Family History Library we went to the Temple Square where we were directed to the start of the free guided tour. Two well trained volunteers took us through the tabernacle and the North Visitors Center. Along the way we were given a very informative history of the Church buildings and the Church itself and the Mormon faith. The Tabernacle has amazing acoustics but we did not hear the world famous choir. We were also impressed with the beauty of the lawns and gardens.
After our tour of Temple Square, we called for the shuttle back to the hotel to packed up the car for the trip to our final destination, Yellowstone National Park.
The drive was pretty well uneventful but for several changes of weather. It was too hot to have the roof open, which was just as well because we could see rain and lightening in the distance and we did run into a couple of hard showers. We pulled into West Yellowstone, a small and busy tourist town just outside the park.. Found a Comfort Inn on the far side of town and checked in for the night. Then we went for a walk and found a restaurant, the Old Town Cafe, had some supper and a beer. Walked back to our hotel in the warm muggy evening air. Tomorrow, the geysers.
The first thing I wanted to see was the Family History Library or genealogy building. It is quite impressive with three floors of research facilities. The volunteers there were most helpful and friendly, explaining everything to us. The greatest asset of course are the millions of micro-fiche and microfilm files which fill quite a large area. There are also many computer terminals for public use and several librarians and genealogists ready and eager to assist. Doug would love to get back here for a week or so to work on his tree.
The Family History Library and the Museum of Church History and Art are located on the west side of West Temple Street. The main part of the complex is on the east side of the street. After our visit to the Family History Library we went to the Temple Square where we were directed to the start of the free guided tour. Two well trained volunteers took us through the tabernacle and the North Visitors Center. Along the way we were given a very informative history of the Church buildings and the Church itself and the Mormon faith. The Tabernacle has amazing acoustics but we did not hear the world famous choir. We were also impressed with the beauty of the lawns and gardens.
After our tour of Temple Square, we called for the shuttle back to the hotel to packed up the car for the trip to our final destination, Yellowstone National Park.
The drive was pretty well uneventful but for several changes of weather. It was too hot to have the roof open, which was just as well because we could see rain and lightening in the distance and we did run into a couple of hard showers. We pulled into West Yellowstone, a small and busy tourist town just outside the park.. Found a Comfort Inn on the far side of town and checked in for the night. Then we went for a walk and found a restaurant, the Old Town Cafe, had some supper and a beer. Walked back to our hotel in the warm muggy evening air. Tomorrow, the geysers.
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