First -apologies for the tipped view of the Perrine bridge. It was rotated correctly but when transferred it turned and we were unable to cancel it or edit it,etc. We have had trouble since Idaho when it comes to getting the pictures on. Sorry. They are all saved and we'll have a whale of a picture show with homemade ice cream later on!
Today was a beautiful day. In Salt Lake City we went to the taping of the Mormon Tabernacle choir's weekly program . The acoustics in that building are amazing and the music was superb. It wasn't a traditional church service like we're used to but it was a wonderfully moving experience. 360 voices. After applying and maybe auditioning, then through a trial period, singers can be part of the choir for as much as twenty years, or out when they're 60. So... Dad and I are skipping it. He's too old and I don't want to miss working at Boscov's for Christmas.
We walked around afterwards and got some pictures and went through the two visitor centers that they have elaborately staged with paintings, statues, displays,etc.
Around 11 am we started down I 15 for Bryce Canyon. Rides like that really zip by when you're going 75 (and in some cases of "test" areas - 80) miles an hour. At some point we exited onto Rt 89/12 for a little bit more scenic drive and worked our way to Bryce Canyon. Before entering the park you ride through Red Canyon and just like it sounds, it is red rock towering above in all manner of strange shapes.
Inside the park (BTW - Big Tom is very proud of hie Senior pass for which he paid $10 and gets him in to all these parks for FREE)we took a 37 mile road with pull outs and places to park and walk to the overlooks. I had seen pictures of the very unusual spiky columns that abound in the canyon, but it still didn't prepare us for the view. Once again we were WOW ed. And the colors were fantastic because we were there between 4:00 and 6:30 when the shadows were deepening.
Driving on to Kanab (Utah)the ride was just as pretty. The different colored rocks with different "Textures" was fascinating. Checked in here at the Treasure Trail Motel - and yes, I have not been disappointed - it is all we feared it would be. Neon strip lighting,bottle openeron the door jamb, etc. We are looking forward to the shower in the morning - I believe it's related to the Rip Van Winkle bathroom.
We dined at a local eatery - Houston's Steaks and it wasn't bad - ribs,etc.
We hope for an early start tomorrow, as we're headed for the north rim of the Grand Canyon. TA TA for Now!
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