After our 8 hour drive, we ended up in the lovely town of Moab,Utah. Known for its mountain biking (we didn’t do), beer (we didn’t drink), and Mexican food (we didn’t indulge), Moab is an adventure seekers’ haven. Instead we hiked in 100+ degree weather, kayaked down the Colorado River, and camped underneath the Milky Way (we think).
This is the view driving up to the park
Cactus (or Cactii)!
We hiked up the Double Arch where we were able to climb into the arch (we think it was part of the trail).
Erik’s dirty hair, or a plant??
The Double Arch: Arches are formed by a combination or water, time, and erosion. Basically a pool of water near a cliff’s face will erode down and eventually form holes or formations.
A potential arch beginning to form:
Next hike, the windows- but I think they should have called it the eyes.
The North and South Windows
This could have been us, if we didn’t drink enough water
Sun was so hot, shade was niiiice (say it like Borat... Niiiaaceee)
These are called fins and needles. Arches will eventually become these, as time water and erosion continues to form the sand.
Our last hike in the heat was called Park Avenue, known for its resemblance to NYC’s park ave. Lindsey & Beth can you see our apartment??
The hike was pretty flat, but on either side were huge cliffs.
After a much needed break from the hot hot sun, we ventured back out as the sun was setting.
Balanced Rock, interestingly, there are 3 main layers for each formation and they erode at different times. The top layer may take longer forming balanced rocks like the one below.
Erik flicked it!!
In these formations you can clearly see the different layers.
A combination of Nicole’s foot hurting and the heat, Erik sardonically (GRE word) made this video.
After a long day full of heat, hurt foot, and broken tent, we were able to end the day with a great sunset, sweet new tent and the most stars I’ve ever seen.
The drive:
Sunset:
Delicate Arch
Our Campsite:
Day 2:
Woke up and rented some kayaks, didn’t think we could get more into the car, but we did..just had to make Erik hitchhike..
Even with this on top…
This was the gas mileage…sweet hybrid.
The Colorado River, calm, yet we still found bugs in the car 3 hours later..
After suffering through the heat for day 2, and eating at the same local place for the third time, we decided to take off early and head on to the coast.
Watch out for the sheep
Goodbye hotness
2 comments:
isn't utah so cool? there's lots of really beautiful places like arches. but it's HOT!! i remember when i went to arches- i was like 7 or something. and i almost got heat exhaustion. it was awful! so glad you guys survived!!
I wish you could have just heard the way I said "Wow", out loud in this room after reading and checking out the pictures in your blog (especially these) I am so happy for you both and Nicole I also want to with you the very best on your birthday :) Have a great one!
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