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Monument Valley, Zion and Bryce Canyon

Well we went to our station that is at last on this trip. The goal was called Monument Valley in the border area of Utah and Arizona. Since there is no direct route from Bryce Canyon there is, we had the 110 air miles through a 280-mile detour set back (approximately 5 hours drive).

the way we passed the Lake Powell.

This is a huge artificial lake in the middle reaches of the Colorado Plateau.

By chance we found a state park with a great beach (sandy and very clean run to the flat) and made a swimming break. It was amusingly camp there on the beach. Caravans and mobile homes were really all over the sand and then needed some outside help to get back on solid ground to get the bikes. The view was fantastic all around but unfortunately the water was too warm to serve as cooling.

We thought we were then not too long.

next stop was Monument Valley and the dark storm clouds. Sometimes we had been afraid of Blitzeinschlaegen the caravan, for most there is indeed no bigger objects to the left and right than yourself

Luckily we survived the trip without any problems and arrived at Evening in the valley on.

This strange rock formations are always fascinating.

The campsite was almost right at the entrance to the Navajo Tribal Park in the middle of Monument Valley.

It would have so everything can be nice if it could not have given these two wild dogs, which are clearly felt comfortable on the court (of course, was fed and caressed by the campers). For us scaredy dogs (especially Millie) was the pure horror. We have not even been sitting on this camp out and eaten.

But we had a great view from the caravan.

Over there it is, the famous backdrop for various commercials and movies.

The Navajo Indians have set up to protect their country, to the Navajo Tribal Park and operate it on its own.

found in such tourist points is always a nice person to be photographed. And vice versa of course also happy to do it. The stone was much sought after for photos. No wonder, in the background.

We drove our car with the loop. Fortunately, the M-Class a 4-wheel drive. That was no official duty but it was so much easier over the bumpy ground, and up through the inch-high sand mountain. The view from this loop from is beyond description. See for yourself!

You can always stop short and get off!

This rock formation called "The Three Sisters" (The Three Sisters).

All brave!

This is one of Holly's favorite pictures!

It was only early afternoon when we finished with the park were . And so we decided to follow the recommendation of Chris and Micah, and us "Fort Bluff" to look at. On the way there we passed the "Mexican hat" ...

... and the "Gooseneck Canyon" by (shaped like a swan neck).

"Fort Bluff" had died some time before us no one was there.

We still had our fun!

However, if you imagine that the settlers at that time to this Fellowship in snow and ice over the rocks and through ravines till then tortured, one can only salute. Since I am very pleased with the convenient travel options today.

We were relatively early in the evening back at the campsite and then threw the steaks in the pan. Actually, we wanted nice grill again! But the dogs!

Then we felt (the adults) gefuttert so full that we made a small digestive tour. The children were (as always) no real desire to walking and stayed in the caravan. You have done together for the washing up! Super!

We meanwhile are a bit climbed up the rocks behind the caravan and had him (and therefore our Suessen) all the time in mind (could happen then nothing).

Well, what is ours?

front row, second from left

The next day we finally broke our 3-day journey home to Tuscaloosa . A very short stop we made at the "Four Corners National Monument" field. This is where the four states of Utah, Arizona, Colorado and New Mexico. Normally you can just put on it at this point, but unfortunately it was just renovated and was closed off a large section.

was called from it really take three full days to drive, drive. photograph state welcome signs: This is not so bored, we invented a game. The collection is impressive.

Finally back in Alabama! We were so happy that the trip will soon come to an end would that we had to get off first.

This is the balance of our trip: Overall, we have covered 5855 miles in 17 days (equivalent to 9368 km), taking 120 hours and 22 minutes sitting in the car.

That sounds enormous, but we felt was not that bad (except maybe the 3 days at the end).

fact is, we have seen and experienced so much as never before in a vacation. It has a giant was fun and definitely one of our most beautiful travel so far.

Scrotum Itchy Bumps 2010

We left Salt Lake City and drove south direction. This time we did not change the state. Our next destinations were called Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon. Actually, Holger had therefore booked a campsite in the middle between the two parks. It turned out that the place very close to the one it was very far away from the other. Can happen!
on this stage was relatively soon end to major interstates and the trail leads over small highway through the middle of the Prairies.

As we now in a of the few places at McDonalds did break, we discovered a flat tire on the trailer. The tire was already setting off in Tuscaloosa no longer the best and it was always only a matter of time until something had to happen. Holger then pulled up the spare tire and we could go on.

Here we are approaching the Red Canyon. Quite clear why the words so!

Almost all who come by here think, at this point and take a photo (including us).

saw in the evening sun, this beautiful red rock formations of special!

The campsite was in the middle of this rugged canyon scenery. However, there were violent thunderstorms every afternoon, but this probably is not unusual for the months of July and August (as in the guide).

The first day we wanted to go to more distant Zion National Park (60 miles). After we move also brought a new spare tire, it was noon when we finally got there.

We decided to make first a short hike. Namely, it started to have to grumble.

We were right equipped tradition!

And the road turned out to be really nice hiking and climbing route.

The trail ended at a lookout point from where one could look wonderful in Zion Canyon. This has really paid off!

course do after such a "long" one must first walk break.

Toll Holger!

Then we have still made the trip by shuttle bus. The rain had now again aufgehoert and we got off at different stations and ran up a notch.

has photographed here by the way Emi.

The rock walls rose steeply quite beautiful and let us look very small.

The river where a strange color (yellowish brown) had.

The next day it was the Bryce Canyon National Park on the program (only about 10 miles). The weather was so funny, warm and sunny but with dark clouds and rumbling on its way.

why we started at the first possible place for a short hike. It was a piece into the beautiful canyon.

On this day we had a child that was very enthusiastic about this (Melli) and one that had no desire at all to walking (Emi).

This canyon is just what is fascinating!

at this bridge I'm with Emi been reversed and Melli and Holger have gone a bit further.

us as we slowly moved forward, it was a good thing.

Here's the bridge from the other side.

have continued not two, but the view was great from there!

Da Melli probably cheating a little!

When it started to rain strong, we returned to our homes and still had a relaxing afternoon / evening . Mama washed laundry and the children were playing with two nice girls from Potsdam (The world is really small!).