Moab....again!!!!

So is it really that surprising that we went to Moab again? I think not....remember, we love this place! And since Steve got a new motorcycle he found a good excuse to make another trip.

This time we decided to bring Roger and Joanne along. Now this is not our first rodeo together. We actually went down here in July a few years back. Note to self: do not go to Moab in July. This was not as fun of a trip for us because it was about 106 degrees out! Not to say we didn't have a good time still. But I think we made the most of this trip for sure...Katy in toe this time.

Our first night down we decided to take a trip to Gemini Bridges. Steve on the motorcycle, Roger on the 4wheeler and Joanne, Katy and I in the 4Runner. I must say that although Steve and Roger think they had a funner time....Joanne and I had a splendid time chatting it up. We had to laugh every time Steve or Roger would stop to "check on us" and see how we were doing! Like Joanne can't off-road. Let me tell you this gal can off-road! We got there about sunset as planned. Awesome!

The following day we ventured into Arches....probably my most favorite place ever! Seriously people come from all over the world to see this place and hardly anyone speaks english it's that COOL and it's in our own backyard! Yup, my family spent many vacations here growing up camping out in the park. We didn't camp in the park this time! I guess these people don't camp! Ha Steve and I stole Roger and Joanne's tent a few years ago when we "borrowed it". We made some good use out of it too until Roger stole it back when we moved. I guess he wants to be prepared in case of an emergency. I think we'll have to "borrow it" again one time and try to camp here!

So back to our day...we ventured into Arches. Now Joanne told us before we left that she had gotten a case of shingles. Not contagious if you have had the chicken pox, or the vaccine. She had to call though before we left to make sure I wasn't pregnant....nope. Good to go. I think I underestimated this little flare up because I drug her up this trail, despite her not feeling very well, she didn't complain once! Really though, I am sorry to not realize how bad she felt. You could tell at the top that she wasn't feeling so hot. I guess I forget how this is pretty much a straight up hike! And even though we went the end of September-first of October it was in the upper 80s and made for a hot hike with no shade!

Katy managed to convince us she could "walk" as she said, and actually did a pretty good job...

But mostly we carried her. I actually convinced her that I could give her a pretty great ride on the way back when we imitated how the different animals would hike....she liked flying like an owl best I think!

We made it! Very hot, but well worth the view!

Katy didn't seem to mind the view much but did like her teddy grams she got at the top!

The next day we went to "Hole in the Rock". A must for sure. Roger was none too excited, but went for Joanne. She loved it and said it reminded her of a fun family trip she went on when younger.

We saw Mater from Cars...

The infamous license plate wall...

We even played on some old toys. Oh and Katy is wearing her splat man shirt we purchased from the TShirt Shop. I guess this one is a tradition since she has a LOT of these type of shirts!

Kind of cool. Steve and I did go on the tour of the house found inside this thing one time....kind of cool but not worth the money for sure!

Later that day we went on the Chicken Corners trail. Joanne and I got to ride the 4Wheeler this time. Joanne did great. I think it's a good look for her too!

We enjoyed the scenery...

And brought a lunch to eat...

Katy took this picture! Not really she fell asleep in the car. She is the queen of falling asleep on off-road adventures!

That evening evening we hiked to Landscape Arch. This might be my favorite arch. I am just wondering if it will be around forever? Makes you think it may not because it's so thin. This arch is about the length of a football field just to put it into perspective for you.

I think Joanne enjoyed the fact that I didn't make her go on a CRAZY hike to get there although it was still a pretty long stroll!

Yup, great time...great trip! Until next year (in a few months) I'm sure!