Friday, 4 August 2017

monument valley

Thursday 3rd August 2017
These national parks in the USA just keep getting better.   Today was time for Monument Valley but we first had a 360km drive to get there.  We left Moab and by the time we stopped for lunch it had gone 2pm by the time we got there.  Had a look around the visitor centre for a bit and then started the valley loop track which is about 25km around the base of the valley.   The weather was a bit weird.  It was a bit cloudy when we arrived and by the time we stared to do the dirt track the wind came up and it was difficult to see from the dust.   Then came some rain and the dark grey clouds rolled in.   The temp dropped from about 30 down to the low 20's.  The view was still amazing but the orange rocks and sand changed colour in the different lighting.   We took just over 2 hours to complete the loop track stopping at most of the pullouts taking photos etc.   Once back at the visitor centre the black skies really came in and the rain came back.  By this time it was 5.30pm and time to head to Page Arizona.  After a 200km trip we arrived at the motel,  checked in and headed out for dinner.  Went to the Canyon King Pizzeria which is in a re purposed paddle steamer.  The pizza was great,  we have eaten there the last couple of times as well.  Quick trip to Walmart for some supplies and back to the room.  Off to The Grand Canyon tomorrow. 




























Wednesday, 2 August 2017

arches

Wednesday 2nd August 2017
Today we had a leisurely drive of 360km to Arches National Park in Utah. They are doing work in the park which is usually open 24 hours but due to road works they close the entire park at 7pm. By the time we travelled and got lunch it was 3pm when we drove through the entrance.  Utah is amazingly beautiful and the red rocks and dirt are what I love in the deserts.  We got around the whole park and saw most of it in the 4 hours we had.  It was 38 degrees so the walks were sweaty and hot but still awesome.  We got to the motel by about 7.30pm and checked in.  From there we had dinner and then had a swim in the pool.  Tomorrow we had to Monument Valley which is probably one of my favourite places in the US.




























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