Rainy Sunday

Well, to my surprise, I awakened this morning to RAIN!!!! More rain!!! Between the rain and the snow melt, Montana may end up in the Pacific Ocean before it's over. I had planned to do a bike ride in Glacier NP today. The road is still closed to cars at Avalanche Campground, but you can hike or bike above there for about 5 miles. It would be nice to see that part of the park, again, before it opens to tourist traffic. I'll keep my eye on the sky and maybe still get it in this afternoon.

In the meantime, I thought I'd go back into my pictures of the trip out here this spring and post a few of them from time to time. So, for today:



This is the Mormon Temple that sits on a huge square in Salt Lake City. It is "attended" by many, many young girls from all over the world. They called themselves something, but I forget what it was. They answer questions and will act as a tour guide, if you want a guided tour. I expect they would try to "convert" you, as well. It would have been interesting, had I more time, to have them explain the differences between the Mormons the Baptists. I know at one time, they practiced polygamy. I think there are only a few sects that still do so. One is located in Colorado City, AZ , not too far from the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. The men would certainly need God's help if they chose to have more than one wife!!!!



This is an actual pic I took of the pipe organ inside the Mormon Tabernacle. We were able to catch the last few minutes of the organists practice that day.



This statue is called the "Talking Jesus" It's in a circular room all by itself and watched over by several of the young ladies I mentioned earlier. After a brief history provided by one of the young ladies, the statue recites some scripture.

The entire area was very impressive but, in my opinion, is just another example of some religions excessive extravagance. I'm sure the money spent to build and maintain this area could be better spent on their "flock".

I will admit though, from what little experience I've had with the Mormons out west, they do "take care of their own".