The last mobile altar. (See previous altars here and here.) Of all the places we’ve stayed on this trip, this is the low point. Strongly recommend against staying at the Ramada by Wyndham in Salt Lake City on 1659 West North Temple.

The wife has decided to skip our planned stay in Reno and drive back to Sacramento tomorrow. We’ll save more than $100, which will almost cover what we spent at The Emporium on Bridger in Rock Springs, Wyoming.

While I’ve sometimes considered my wife’s antique shopping on this trip less than helpful, I must admit that I’m really glad I tagged along on this venture.

Here are the two useless novelties that I just couldn’t live without.

The Kitten, which is made of assorted metal parts such as springs, horse shoes, nails and assorted odds and ends, was part of a collection of metal works by a local artist. I didn’t get the name.

The Hedgehog, however, I found out later is a Vintage Hedgehog Ashtray Set of 6 Nesting Ashtrays Metal Walter Bosse Style Mid Century.