A delay in posting!
Yesterday we got up pretty early so we could take a ranger led hike to the Kayenta Trail at 9 AM. We got on the shuttle bus around 8 and made one stop at the Court of the Patriarchs to photograph them in the early morning light. The better photos were rhe cacti with the purple fruit prominent. Baxk to the bus to get to the Grotto stop for the hike.
Ranger Kim Diamond arrived at 9 and off we went. This was the best trail we took in the park as it was not all paved like many of the others. Ranger Kim discussed various plants and animals in a most humerous, but educational way. She left us at the top to make our own way back down. The scenery and light on the way up was nice so we decided to return the same way. Besides, we had done the other aide down the day before.
We needed to be on the road at 11 AM for the day’s 350 mile drive to Salt Lake. Mostly we drove to make time and got to our hotel around 4:30 PM. This gave us a chance to unload the car and get a few things accomplished before going to Jeannie’s for dinner. Unfortunately we got absorbed and let the time slip up on us. Just as we were in the car with motor running, we received the “where are you” call!
Had a nice visit and dinner of pot roast except that I had a GERD attack that kept me leaving the table. We left around 9:30 for the hotel. After about an hour, it was time to seek out an emergency room for treatment-successful avoiding more advanced care.
Friday we had a plan to see the new Mormon temple in Ogden and get a cache in Idaho. The temple visit had to be canceled because of the late night on Thursday. So we started a little later for the drive to Bear Lake and on to Idaho. A beautiful ride with our elder daughter Jeannie! Some great scenery with leaves just beginning to change at higher altitudes.
Had a great milk shake ( raspberry for Gary & Jeannie, banana for Joyce) made with fresh fruit at Merlin’s diner.
Visited Wyoming twice-once by incorrect reading of signs and maps! Returned to Jeannie’s about 8 PM for pizza and a movie.
Made plans for Saturday to see the Video Games Live event in SLC at Abravanel Hall with the Utah Symphony.
No photos today!