Yesterday, we drove to Martin's Cove in Wyoming. On the way we stopped at Ayers Natural Bridge and Ann climbed it too. Good for her. Then we drove to Emigrant Gap way out of the way. This is where the California, Oregon, Mormon trails and Pony Express routes went over a hill and a whole new vista opened up to them - a major milestone. We camped near Martin's Cove. We saw an incredible sunset, a marvelous sky full of stars that I haven't seen since I was 14 years old on Guam. We heard coyote and saw owls. Then there was an incredible sunrise too.
Up until now, I have resisted Trek. But today, Ann and I took a loaded handcart on a five mile hike that included Martin's Cove and a walk through the Sweetwater River. We walked right past the statues of the young men who carried the perishing pioneers across the Sweetwater. It was very moving. In the end we were exhausted and now have an even greater appreciation of those whose faith was so, so strong. Richard