I thought yesterday was busy. It was, but today- wow! Three states, a desert hike, a performance in Utah, and Vegas!
We woke this morning at Canyon Colors, the Bed and Breakfast run by Pastor Manny and his wife, Brenda. Brenda made us a breakfast that was really great! This really is a nice place to stay if you're ever in Page, Arizona.
After last night's show, we got the chance to go on over to the Bed and Breakfast and leave the load out until today. That was a luxury that we don't normally have- usually we have to be out right away to head on to the next state. Today, though, the drive wasn't bad so we were able to do it this way and stay here. So, after breakfast we went to the church and got the show packed out.
Pastor Manny recommended that before we leave, we go and see Horseshoe Bend. It's an incredible canyon that does a 180 degree bend, and you can go right to the edge and look over. First, though, you arrive at the parking area and see this:
We woke this morning at Canyon Colors, the Bed and Breakfast run by Pastor Manny and his wife, Brenda. Brenda made us a breakfast that was really great! This really is a nice place to stay if you're ever in Page, Arizona.
After last night's show, we got the chance to go on over to the Bed and Breakfast and leave the load out until today. That was a luxury that we don't normally have- usually we have to be out right away to head on to the next state. Today, though, the drive wasn't bad so we were able to do it this way and stay here. So, after breakfast we went to the church and got the show packed out.
Pastor Manny recommended that before we leave, we go and see Horseshoe Bend. It's an incredible canyon that does a 180 degree bend, and you can go right to the edge and look over. First, though, you arrive at the parking area and see this:
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They tell you ahead of time that this is a serious desert hike. It's exceptionally hot (reached 105 today) and of course there's no shade from trees like we're used to at home. Fortunately, it's only three quarters of a mile to hike to the canyon. When you arrive, this view is incredible!
This photo was taken standing at the top. It's more than a 1000 foot drop over the edge of the cliff. If you're anywhere nearby, you have to see this for yourself!
We went to McDonald's for lunch (and to cool off), and also to wait while the Jeep received its 3rd oil change of the tour (4th if you count the fact that we had the oil changed the morning we left Cincinnati). The vehicle is till running like a champ!
We were on the road again, heading for Utah. Today's show was another private event just outside of St. George, Utah. These type of events usually don't always have the biggest audience, but they're always lots of fun. I'd say I probably do about a zillion private events throughout any given year!
After the show, we had predetermined that we'd drive on and stay the night in Nevada near tomorrow's show. We did that, and tomorrow's show just happens to be in Boulder City, which is just South of Las Vegas. So, that's how it happened that tonight, we got our photo on the Las Vegas strip!
We went to McDonald's for lunch (and to cool off), and also to wait while the Jeep received its 3rd oil change of the tour (4th if you count the fact that we had the oil changed the morning we left Cincinnati). The vehicle is till running like a champ!
We were on the road again, heading for Utah. Today's show was another private event just outside of St. George, Utah. These type of events usually don't always have the biggest audience, but they're always lots of fun. I'd say I probably do about a zillion private events throughout any given year!
After the show, we had predetermined that we'd drive on and stay the night in Nevada near tomorrow's show. We did that, and tomorrow's show just happens to be in Boulder City, which is just South of Las Vegas. So, that's how it happened that tonight, we got our photo on the Las Vegas strip!
Paula and I have been here before but the kids hadn't. They were truly amazed at the sight and immensity of the Las Vegas strip. We went to the strip tonight so that they could see the lights at night. We plan to return in the morning before the show so that we can see the Forum at Caesar's Palace.
This tour is almost in the books! This blog entry, by the way, is a day behind- so stay tuned for the entry for Nevada to follow shortly. 47 down, 3 to go!
This tour is almost in the books! This blog entry, by the way, is a day behind- so stay tuned for the entry for Nevada to follow shortly. 47 down, 3 to go!
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