Utah

We have been back from Utah for a week. The whole trip went quite well. We were able to see our loved ones and also eat at nearly all of the restaurants we wanted to. Having not been back to Utah in nearly a year, it was nice to see everyone and have a relaxing vacation. I was surprised that Logan had not changed more in the year since I last visited. It felt much the same, but it was nice to be there with a certainty about where we were going. Last time we were there Heather and I had no idea if D.C. would work out, or if we would end up going someplace completely different to find careers.

We ended up going to Bear Lake as well, which was really fun. Whenever I think of swimming in Bear Lake I instantly feel like I am freezing to death. However, on this trip the water was surprisingly warm. Well, not warm, but not as cold as usual; where simply going in waste deep is an exercise in masochism.

Matt's (Heather's brother) wedding went really well and was a fun time. Heather played the piano which was really nice and the ceremony was well done. It was also nice to me Dai Li (Matt's fiancee) and get to know her more. Heather and the rest of the family had met her before, but this was my first time.

And the food. I still can't believe Logan and Salt Lake City have as many great restaurants as they do. Mazza was top notch with the freshest potatoes harra I have had in years. At Trio the asparagus and mushroom cannelloni with champagne cream sauce almost made me consider moving back to SLC. El Toro and Callaway's both lived up to their usual excellence. Tandoori Oven had been renovated and looked amazing. The food was spectacular as always, and because we went at the lunch buffet we all nearly burst as we walked out. It was also nice because the owners were so excited to see us. Logan Burgers and Sandwiches was also excellent. Finally, and certainly not least, the only place we hit up twice was Cafe Rio; which was as amazing as always and filled our hearts with remorse that it is so far away...

While the food was great it was also especially nice to spend time with family and friends. We had a great time with Heather's siblings and developed many new extremely inappropriate inside jokes. It was nice to discuss world affairs and weighty subject matters as well. We also got great book recommendations and had a good time hanging out and drinking strawberry daiquiris. Overall, it was a very nice trip and I look forward to going back there again. While there isn't always a ton to do in Logan, it is the people and memories that keep us coming back.