17. Utah/ Nevada/ SanFrancisco

🚗 On the Road Again, Friends…

Utah Adventures (North):

Logan Creek: Great cragging spot! But oh boy, those polished rocks had us clinging on like cats to curtains. After all that scrambling, I’m rolling out the yoga mat for some much-needed zen time. 🧘‍♀️

Twin Peaks (3500 m): This one’s not for the faint-hearted—10 hours of hiking/scrambling, topped off with an epic descent via Robinson’s Divination. Let me tell you, scree and thistle bushes don’t mix—especially when you land face-first in the thistles. 😅 We even had a rattlesnake say “hi” on the way down—another heart attack for Theo! 🐍

Park City: Theo had a blast mountain biking, and I faced my own challenge—driving solo on Interstate 80 to pick him up! My reward? A surprise pho dinner at a cozy little Vietnamese spot that looked more like someone’s house. 🥣

Salt Lake City:

We swung by the Capitol—it’s like a mini White House! 🏛️ The Mormon vibe was strong with its grand church, observatory, and library. Bummer that the Family History Library was closed (thanks, Sunday!). I was all set to dig up some deep, dark secrets about my family tree. 🌳

Nevada High Desert MTB:

We hit the trails next to a gold mine, and let me tell you, Lonely Planet wasn’t kidding when they called it one of Nevada’s best singletracks. Dry, prickly, and full of cacti, but the descent was smooth like butter. 🏜️ The desert drive to Reno was intense—got caught in a mini sandstorm and spotted a futuristic car that looked like it rolled straight out of a sci-fi movie. (Pic attached, because it’s too cool not to share!)

Reno:

This “Little Las Vegas” was our last pit stop before Burning Man! Dropped off some stuff at my cousin Dan’s place because the alkali dust at BRC is no joke—this stuff will eat through your soul (and your gear). ⏳

San Francisco:

We kicked off our adventure by picking up Ingo, Theo’s best friend from Austria, who's tagging along for the next leg of our journey. After fueling up on some top-notch Asian food (finally a proper meal out!), we dove into preparations for our next big adventure: Burning Man at Black Rock City (BRC). San Francisco really blew our minds—it’s like stepping into the future with Tesla Cybertrucks cruising around and driverless Waymo taxis silently gliding through the streets. I had a moment of realization: we’re literally living in the future!

But San Francisco isn’t just about cutting-edge tech; it’s also a city steeped in history. We hopped on one of those iconic trams that rattle up and down the steep streets. Fun fact: all the tram lines are pulled by iron cables from a single location—an incredible feat that’s kept these vintage beauties running for over a century! Of course, we couldn’t miss out on the Golden Gate Bridge. Not only is it an engineering marvel, but the reddish-orange color was specially chosen to stand out against the frequent fog. We even spotted Alcatraz Island in the distance, that infamous prison that once held notorious criminals like Al Capone. It’s surreal to see these iconic places in real life, after so many TV shows and movies have brought them into our living rooms. And, of course, the sea lions at Pier 39 provided plenty of entertainment with their flopping and barking!

Next Stop:

Burning Man! Ready to dive headfirst into the madness at Black Rock City. We’re psyched to meet wild, creative and wonderful people, groove to all kinds of beats—from electronic dance to experimental—and soak up the crazy vibes. It’s going to be epic! 🎉

🥳🥳Yay, let's party 🥳🥳🥳🥳
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