This colorful rock formation is in Canyonlands National Park in Southern Utah. Along the ridge, the “wooden shoe” arch is seen. Click for the full-sized panorama.
Travel
Double Arch
Today, we woke up in Moab, Utah. Our first stop for the day was at the Arches National Park. The Double Arch is a formation in the park that you can hike through to the other side of the two arches. Very pretty.
We went to Canyonlands National Park after this and eventually found our way to Chinle, AZ, where we will visit Canyon de Chelly tomorrow.
Bryce Canyon Hoodoos
Today, we saw some of the most breathtaking scenery in the world. Not all of it was in Bryce Canyon, either. This scene taken from Sunset Point was pretty hard to beat, though. Click to bignify.
Red Rock Canyon
We saw so many things today and I took so many pictures, it was hard to select any single one.
It was raining when we passed through Red Rock Canyon on the way to Bryce. There’s no doubt how this place got it’s name.
Outside Driftwood Lodge
After driving most of the day, we are finally in Zion. This is the view outside our room taken from the patio.
Outa Here
We’re outa here – the vacation starts today and we’re heading toward some of America’s most beautiful scenery. Here’s the route we picked . . .
We should be at Zion National Park this evening. We will be posting daily with something of interest from the road.
Delay Train
The other day, I posted a picture of a colorful sunrise. In that article, I mentioned the fact that I leave the house early so I can get to work early and come home early. Today it was not to be . . .
Note that this is the END of the train as it moved from right to left. There were two locomotives on this end and three on the other end of the train. It took eight minutes for the train to pass at a speed of about 15 MPH.
But, I was only a few minutes later than usual and we’re going to be on vacation next week. After that, there are only 379 calendar days left until my planned retirement date which is only 239 estimated working days to go, but then, who’s counting?