Day 11 - Torrey, Utah to Austin, Nevada

Today was a sad day for me as I had to leave behind my friends I had travelled with from Durango to Torrey. They were from Arizona, California, British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, and other states which I unfortunately can't remember. I left bright and early before breakfast with the GPS telling me this:

My destination: Austin, Nevada. I must say that from Torrey, Utah to Austin, the scenery is less than inspiring than it was in eastern Utah. Mostly, like this:

Soon, however, I came upon this challenge:

Having successfully completed this challenge, I arrived in Nevada at a combination gas station/restaurant/liquor store/casino.

Pretty sure that the Mormons have a monopoly on everything in Utah, though!

This was my home for the night in Austin:

Sorry, forgot to take the day-ending GPS pic.

Editorial note: As far as I am concerned, and that is after a visit to Vegas and this trip, Nevada can just disappear. I see no reason for its existance, with the possible exception of the Top Gun School about 100 miles west of Austin!