Sunday, June 27, 2010

Just some arch we stopped at while driving down the road



Remember at the beginning of this blog when I said I wasn't proofreading anything nor was I checking spelling, well, my family is doing it for me. They are happy to point out where I've mispelled or didn't get the date right or even typed in the wrong state. I will continue to be imperfect to give these ingrates something to do besides whine for their next meal.

We didn't get to visit the four corners because they're closed due to construction. Sammy wondered what kind of construction was needed for a plaque in the ground. Regardless, we have to miss this photo opportunity. Today we made a short trip to the Arches National Park. It was neat, but, so far, the Canyonlands were more impressive, in my opinion. I still wish I could get the video thing to work. Craig missed most of today's festivities. He spent most of the day in the camper "sick". We left there and traveled to Cedar City, Utah. Hoke got too hot and the motion from the vehicle caused him to get sick. I don't care how bad the toilet smells while traveling at 60+ mph at 100+ degrees, I was grateful to have it today. We went through a whole case of water today. Unbelievable how much water we have to drink. Even Hoke is drinking water now. Every time I tell him to drink water at home, he turns up his nose. As I update this, it is now 10:00 Monday morning and we are sitting outside drinking coffee. The weather is pleasant for now, but will get brutally warm soon. I forgot to mention they have to heat the pools here because it gets so cold at night.

I will have to say, even if you never get to visit inside the national parks, the landscape is extraordinary. Just driving down the highway leaves you speechless. Our Creator is an amazing artist.

My juveniles, defacing public property, again.

These pictures were taken before we ever made it to the Arches National Park. There was a place to pullover and there were several families stopped, too. The climb up wasn't the best, but the climb down was tricky. Sand, loose rocks and steep terrain made for a slow decline.

Balanced Rock at the Arches National Park