Resting in Richfield

We tried to leave this morning. After a trip to the ER (in a taxi) to get a shot for nausea and a prescription for an antibiotic, and 2 days of rest and rehydration (Czookie has slept for 2 days and nights), we thought we might be ready to get on the road. We walked down to the local cafe for breakfast to bolster Czookie's strength (her first real meal or outing in 2 days) and then returned to the hotel to pack up the bikes and head out of town. We made it 1 mile to the gas station; we then sat and rested for about 30 minutes before Czookie said she really couldn't go any further.

So BMRPop called the Days Inn and they took us back in, and even gave us back "our room" which was freshly cleaned. Yep, we are still in Richfield, UT, our home away from home.

BMRPop and I have gotten to know the town fairly well. It sits at about 5300 feet above sea level, was founded by the Mormons in 1864 and currently has a population of about 7000. Our hotel sits on Main St across from a lovely park which is a block square and has a stage area and many picnic tables and benches under trees. It is BMRPop's new office as he darts over there to make/take phone calls.



















The town has 2 traffic lights and then a safety system for crossing at other intersections. At the lamp post is a basket with bright orange flags. You are to carry a flag when you want to cross the street and all the traffic stops for you; on the other side you place the flag in the basket.

















Richfield has about 5 eating establishments, outside of 2 chain restaurants by
the interstate (an Arby's and a Subway). One establishment we have visited often is the Little Wonder Cafe, a little place on Main St with wood paneling and about 6 booths and 2 tables. Most of the booths sport a little sign announcing someone famous sat there. Apparently, this town is a well known location for moviemaking. Today, Czookie ventured out for a meal (breakfast, actually) and we sat at Wilford Brimley's booth. There are also signs for Stephen King and Tommy Lee Jones. Another interesting thing is that the eating places have this "natural salt" on the table, mined in Utah. It is supposed to be a sweet salt and is unprocessed.

We enjoy musing around local groceries as they really give you the flavor of a town. The local Albertson's is interesting. Across from the beer aisle is all the hunting/camping equipment --gun cases, etc. (Does this sound dangerous?) We also like to look at local beers, as some are quite unusual.

























For lunch today, we walked (trying to build up Czookie's stamina) down to the local health food store (on Main St.) and after ordering at the counter in the back, we ate at one of two tables in the front window watching the locals drive by or conduct business in the store.


We are very hopeful we will leave early tomorrow morning.


HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY TO JULIA!!!