Day 30

We got a later start today.  We beat the blizzard and are now letting it get on ahead and hopefully over before we head out.  Lots of gusting wind, but so far, just a dusting of snow.

So after a good breakfast we left Moab.  If you have not visit Moab, you should.  It is beautiful and looks like we could spend quite of bit of time exploring the canyons.  It will be a place we visit again.  The skies are blue, the sun is shining and we hope it continues.  We decided on the scenic drive along 128 through the canyon en route to I-70. 

It meanders along the Colorado river with the striking canyon walls on either side.  Wild Mustangs, free-range cattle and long horn sheep all call this area home.

We reached Colorado at 12 noon MST.  Heading toward Vail Pass and hoping the road is not closed.

Not closed, just icy.  Trucks required chains but all other vehicles could go.  There is another blizzard warning in effect for later in the afternoon.  Looks like God has been watching over us...perfect timing between storms.

Once we made it through the mountains, all was clear and the roads are straight so we drove until 9:00 pm EST.  We are now in Ogallala, Nebraska, just 12 hours from Julie's.  We have been in three States today!

Looks like we will make Julie's by Thanksgiving after all!

Hope everyone has a Happy Thanksgiving!  We will be heading home soon!

As I write this blog, I am watching The Weather Channel and getting glimpse of the Nation's weather.  If anyone saw the video of the bus that slid down the hill in Seattle...we were just there!  The proprietor of the Glassblowing shop told us they never get snow...maybe 2 inches all winter.  Ah, but the Varecha's were there this year.  Then they showed the snow in Coos Bay, Oregon on the beach.  Yes, we were there just days ago!  That only happens about every 4 years or so.  Then TWC showed the back ups for both east and west bound I-80 traffic.  Yep, we are on I-80 now, but all has been clear.  God is good!