After the hike and setting up camp we headed into Logan to hit the library for wi-fi access, get the local paper and see what the rest of the week would have in store. First job was to send off a bunch of couchsurfing requests and then find somewhere to eat. Still no answers to our requests by the time dinner was over so back we went to our great little camping spot.
Wednesday morning was back to Logan to check out the Utah State University campus and see if we could find a shower and maybe access to their gym. After assuring the recreation center person that we wouldn't bomb the building she let us take a shower.
After the shower, success, Anthony had called to let us know he's be happy to host us for the next few days. We met up with Anthony at the Music Manor (aptly named due to the majority of residents being music students at USU) around 4pm. He and a seemingly infinite number of other people live in a VERY large home that was built in 1899, likely for a large Morman family. I actually got lost in the house trying to find the bathroom the first time. Anthony, Kaelee, Nate, Brandon, Tyler and Brown (the 6 we got to know) were all great and we had lots of fun for the 4 days we stayed with them. Activities included a party at Rocn Jbarr's place, various Guitar Hero contests, some great Indian food courtesy of the restaurant where Kaelee works and a variety of thoughtful discussions.
During the time at the Music Manor Shawn and I had a multitude of exciting experiences and adventures. A visit to the American West Heritage Center was the big event of Thursday. Shoshone Indian days were in full swing and we met some great people including especially Paula, a wonderful retired school teacher who has been spending her time helping the Shoshone children learn some of the songs of their past. She gave us her hiking guide for the area and then invited us to her Tai Chi class that evening to meet Kayo, her teacher. It was a great time resulting in an invitation from Kayo to join him on Sunday at his place for a home grown and home cooked meal. Friday's highlight was the party previously mentioned, followed by a Saturday Mormon BBQ for 31+ singles. Meeting Cheryl, Cami and Neil was a great experience, only to be improved upon by Cami going out of her way to find me a copy of the Book of Mormon for my personal study. All the people we meet are incredibly helpful and friendly. Sunday morning Shawn wanted to go to Church and had found a Lutheran congregation who was to meet at the Amphitheater of a canyon campground near where we had previously stayed. We biked over in the morning and enjoyed the service followed by lunch and great discussion. We ended up inviting Pastor Corinne to dinner at Kayo's house that evening. Not surprisingly, a lively discussion ensued on topics including theology, horticulture, hunting and sustainability. A positive experience had by all. Back to Anthony's for a final night cap of apricots in champagne and we will be off from Logan in the morning. All in all a very friendly locale with great hiking, biking and architecture.
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