The day started out as usual -- breakfast at the hotel. We then set out!
It was a clear morning, not a cloud in the sky. It wasn't long before we were in Utah.
We then traveled west until we came to route 15, then started heading south. We saw some great mountains/rock formations along the way.
We then had lunch at a tiny Mexican place in Hurricane, UT. We didn't bring in the camera, so no pictures, sorry!
Next stop was Zion National Park! It was absolutely beautiful. However, there was lots of roadwork going on and bumpy roads all over the place. We saw some amazing things though, so it was totally worth it!
There was a tunnel carved right through the rocks and it was pitch black! It had little openings every so often, just like rides in Disneyland. It was really cool!
We made it through the tunnel and on the other side was more amazing rocks. These look like someone painted them with a painbrush.
We then stopped at a pulloff and saw Zion's famous Checkerboard Mesa. It was breathtaking, and we got a random person to take a picture of us!
Since we couldn't really go back through Zion because of all the traffic, we decided to head back north then loop around through Dixie National Forest. Right when we got out of Zion we saw some bison and horses by the sides of the roads, so we stopped to say hi!
It was such a great decision to go to Dixie National Forest. It was very empty (the exact opposite of Zion) and was so beautiful. We stopped at Navajo Lake and Cathy got an amazing panorama and we took a picture together.
We then made our way back down south to St. George, UT where we are right now:
We got a great hotel room and decided to get some In N Out for dinner. If you decide to come out to the west coast for 1 thing, have it be In N Out Burger. It's amazingly delicious!
Our plan for tomorrow is to wake up early and head out, because we'll be home tomorrow! YAY! It's about a 9 hour drive, so it'll be a little long, but should be fun. Depending on what we decide to do tomorrow night, tomorrow's post might either be short or late.
Time for sleep now, though!
Good night.
Love,
Tim and Cathy
Tim Rita and I looked through your all blog! What an amazing day! Rita says "miss you already!" The rock formations where fabulous! Loved the parks you went too! and the horses and Bison. Those burgers looked soo good! Yum. Can't wait for tomorrows blog!
ReplyDeleteAmazing pictures. And don't you love random people? Where would we be without them? (Btw, Cathy, a book came for you. You can stop by to pick it up or I can mail it.)I want you to keep travelling so that you can keep blogging! This is so much fun. Nice seeing everyone else's comments too. Hi y'all!
ReplyDeleteRita has set herself up in your old room very nicely. She too, is looking forward to tomorrows blog! Hi Betsy!
ReplyDeleteHi Tim and Cathy, the rocks look amazing. No deer today? The blog is way cool. sleep well, looking forward to tomorrow nights blog Love Padre
ReplyDeleteCathy, you take such beautiful pictures. Our country is so beautiful and amazing. I'm glad you both have the opportunity to travel through it. You both look great. I would have been so scared in that very dark tunnel and claustrophobic. Hello to you Betsy. Love you, G-ma!
ReplyDeletehi my lovelys, This is a fantastic post! I have to say - I'm seriously considering going for a cross country trip with Jaimey. This was so much fun that I think you just turn around and head back to us Bostonians and take a different route ;) Honestly, Us buckleys loved your blog and would like you to continue it for your whole lives. Not to much to ask? Love you both tons and tons - Love Barb
ReplyDeleteI agree with my sister! Please please write a blog daily of your life???!!! Love Dre
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