Monthly Archives: October 2019

Zion National Park, Utah, Thursday, October 31,2019

We arrived in the park yesterday late afternoon. The drive down into the canyon was marvellous. It is a long descent over switchback roads and through tunnels. This morning we took an open air tram ride through the canyon. It … Continue reading

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Bryce Canyon, Utah, USA, Wednesday, October 30, 2019

Having been disappointed not to take a helicopter ride over the Grand Canyon, I had a chance to take a virtual reality helicopter ride over the parks of Utah. It was amazing. There are many fantastic parks in Utah but … Continue reading

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Lake Powell, Arizona, Tuesday, October 29, 2019

This morning we set out for the Glen Canyon Dam for a rafting trip on the first 15 miles of the Colorado River below the dam. The precincts of the dam are protected by US TSA Security and we had … Continue reading

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The Grand Canyon to Monument Valley, Monday, October 28, 2019

We woke up to a dusting of snow and a cool 3C. We continued in the Grand Canyon National Park to Desert View where we had our last views of the Canyon and the Colorado River. We then went on … Continue reading

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Sedona, Arizona and the Grand Canyon, Sunday October 27, 2019

Today we set off for the Grand Canyon, by way of Sedona, known for the beautiful red landscapes which surround the town. If you are into such things as crystals, psychic readings and chakra balancing, then Sedona is the town … Continue reading

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Scottsdale, Arizona, USA, October 26, 2019

This week I am doing a short trip to some American National Parks. Today, I visited the historic old town of Scottsdale. It is a charming place full of art galleries, museums and public art. Being a Saturday, the public … Continue reading

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