Our first view of the Grand Canyon. We drove in the East Entrance and stopped at Desert View.
Stopped at Four Corners. Was part of the Navajo Nation, so had to pay $12 to drive in. Had a little picnic and then moved on. Many Indians there trying to sell their wares.
This is what sunrise at the Grand Canyon looks like!!
This was sunset at the canyon. The light really plays up all of the red colors at dusk!
Rainbow Bridge at Lake Powell.
We rented a motor boat for the day on Monday. We didn't realize that kids had never been out on a boat like that before. Melissa sat right up on the bow and took all of the bumps and turns her dad could give her. She had her hands up in the air and was whooping it up! The bigger the bumps, the better! Stephen was up there, too. But, being the cool 14 year old that he is, wasn't quite so demonstrative!! I think Rick really enjoyed being back at the helm of a boat. Our campground overlooked the lake and was full of little lizards, jack rabbits and road runners! This along with the tumble weeds gave a very western feeling to it all! Daytime highs were about 101! Nights got cooler, but had to use the air conditioning.
We left yesterday and headed to Zion. We came down thru the eastern entrance which brought us through the tunnels and swithbacks that are such a part of Zion. Coming thru all of that rock is unbelieveable. Again, if you are afraid of heights - cover your eyes. This trip is challenging me in many ways!!! We found our campground and headed to the pool! It was 103 yesterday! So much for thinking we would get away from the heat...supposed to be 107 today. But it did cool off nicely last night. Couldn't get the propane to work last night, so had cereal for dinner. Apparently, if it gets too hot, that can cause a vapor lock and no propane. Working fine this morning! We will go and explore the park today or tomorrow. I see some more pool time in our future.
No cell phone coverage here, too deep in the canyon. So, Happy Belated Birthday, Jackie!!
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This is a test. I have been trying, but until I see this posted, I am not going through all the typing again for nothing! :o)
Guess who?
Woohoo! I'm in now!
It seems that when Rick travels or lives west, he must have a beard. Perhaps it is his way to try and avoid the sunscreen. I hope you all are applying your Arbonne sunscreen!! :)
I am enjoying your postings to keep us up to date on your travels and adventures! Continue to enjoy every opportunity, because you never really know if there will ever be a "next time". And as personally witnessed with the Grand Canyon ~ pictures just don't do it justice. (Of course that was before digital) It is so beautiful!
Since you enjoyed the boat so much Melissa, wait until Uncle Joe can take you out in the Chris Craft!! You might want to wait until the bottom is on...floats better that way. :)
We plan to take the kayaks out tomorrow morning for the 4th. Other than that, we have a plan deficient July. Better luck in August!
Take care and safe travels!, Deb
OK-now I would really like to say-better you than me. I get a little "cranky" in the heat....I guess you might know that. in fact, I am enjoying the AC right now with a spectacular fireworks display on the plasma! I would also like to say-thanks for thinking of me on my birthday-or the day after. I am surprised that you even know what day it is.
We are working on our rock wall around the patio this weekend! Woohoo. Then Bill and I leave next weekend for a week. I hope that you are not re-living all of the honeymoon memories. yuk
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