Because I have such a great daughter and son-in-law – Maureen and Alan, I had the opportunity to join them in Utah for 10 days of camping through Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon and Salt Lake City.
My journey started very early on Wednesday, August 17. David was our “chauffeur” to the airport. Nate and Amanda had a 7:20 flight to San Francisco, and I had a 9:20 flight, so Bill did not need to drive to the airport … and I’m sure he was very relieved!
In order for me to get to Cedar City, UT, I had to take 3 airplanes and the 3rd one was a very small airplane with just 25 people on board. The only “snag” was the last one had a maintenance issue from the previous flight and we were delayed about 30 minutes. Of course it had to be the “puddle jumper” with the issue … sure glad I took the Ativan! As you know, I don’t do too good in small, confined places! Arrived in Cedar City about 4:45 p.m. All in all, not a bad day of flying … and Maureen and Alan were waiting for me – priceless!
Before heading to Zion, we stopped for a lite dinner at the Pastry Pub and then on to food shopping – just like home. Zion was only about 35 miles away – the way the crow flies – but it took us about an hour and a half to get there. It was dark by the time we arrived at the trailer … my home away from home for the next 10 days. Rest and relaxation … yeah, right!
Those flights are sometimes hard, but it’s always worth it when you get there. What a gorgeous view. I know you had a fun 10 days. Tell Alan and Maureen we miss them…… from their next door neighbors in Texas.
By: Claudia Owen on September 7, 2011
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