Yesterday we spent the day exploring Zion. Had a good time. A lot of towering cliffs and interesting rocks. A lot of red rock and Navajo Sandstone. The tunnel in Zion is 1.1 miles long. Have driven thru it 3 times. With the camper once, not my idea of fun.
During the afternoon we took the shuttle bus on the scenic drive. Private cars are not allowed. On the way in there was a recorded narration about the various features we were seeing. Road the bus to the end and then walked up the trail into the Narrows. At the end of the trail you can hike further but it mostly in the Virgin River. What they call "canyoneering". On the way out we saw Rock Climbers several hundred feet above the canyon. Wish I had been able to get pictures. Got off the bus at Zion Lodge and hiked to Lower Emerald Pools. I was quite disappointed. The pools were NOT emerald colored. The might have been nice early in the day when the sky would have been reflected in the pools.
Left Zion this morning and are now at Boulder Station Casino in Las Vegas. Weather is warmer here. Thankful for that. Joyce has been playing the slots. She was up $6 for awhile but is only up a nickel at the moment. It can be cheap entertainment if you are prudent. Just holds no interest for me. I am in our room updating this and watching football.
The room is very nice and surprisingly economical. $50.38 including tax of over $15.00. Several places to eat. Great showers.
Tomorrow we will go to Flagstaff, AZ on our way to Canyon de Chelly. Trying to keep my driving days reasonable.
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