Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Wednesday 22nd October 2014….Day five!!!

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Monday 13th April…..your lucky day!!

This is the view from Ramona’s door at 8am this morning.IMG_6243

A very lovely morning sunny and warm and it is your lucky day because you get to go on another of those famous Personal Pearson Guided tours.

Ok so here is the scoop:  you need to pack some food and drink, good socks, hiking boots, sunscreen and of course do not forget to sign the waiver!!!

There are about 4 different hikes we are going to do, so lets get started, follow me….IMG_6245 This is a short half mile hike to get you warmed up.IMG_6246

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That wasn’t too bad now we go across the road to the next hike, this one is one mile.IMG_6274

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Anybody spot Ramona?  Clue……left hand corner!!IMG_6267 So we are just getting warmed up…

It is important that we pay attention here because the path is quite narrow and also quite high.  Now ladies I know I am hiking with out a shirt and the Mr.Bermuda 1970 buff body is distracting but you must watch your step. Did I ever tell you that when I was a little baby I won third prize in a Beautiful Baby Competition.  I won a blue cheese dish that my parents kept in their cabinet for years.  My brother will tell you that there was only three babies entered in the competition BUT that I think is sibling rivalry. I lost two hikers here yesterday, they were Calgary Flames fans, so not a great loss (sorry Vicky) and they also refused to sign the waiver, bet they wished they had now.

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Now the serious hiking begins we head out toIMG_6276

this is a 7 mile loop with small vista’s to see on the way.IMG_6279

The path is easy and sandy and only slightly up hill.IMG_6280

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This cave was cool but the photo does not really show it.IMG_6332

I am a tour leader with a heart and it is time for a drink and a snack.

IMG_6338Store bought rice crispy square not as good as yours Mary, or yours Karen, or yours Heather….yes I have my personal suppliers!!!!!

OK lets get going…IMG_6340

I think I should register this plot because I am sure there is gold in this rock!!!!IMG_6339

Well done back to base camp.IMG_6343

To show I am not a slave driver we can have lunch before our last hike.

How about some Mexican strawberries that I froze before leaving Mexico and ice cream and ladies how about the last leg look!!!!IMG_6345

OK OK so I had a little siesta…..time for the last hike this one only 2 miles.IMG_6346

Many beautiful views hereIMG_6347

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The largest natural arch in Utah is in Arches National Park, this is the second largest.IMG_6355

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The only wild life all day.IMG_6387 IMG_6381

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There we are home!!!!IMG_6392

Suppose you think you deserve a cup of tea…wrong…this is the tip jar!!!!!!IMG_6393

Hope you enjoyed that funny hike about 10 miles in all.

It was about 5pm so back on the road and some views on the way.

Love these clouds!!

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If you look on the numbered map from yesterday’s post I am now camped on BLM land, in the middle of now where by No.6 about 5 miles east of Escalente.IMG_6407

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Another great day and I have had a hot shower, a hot meal and now tea, cookies and a movie……hope you enjoyed the tour!!!

2 comments:

Ruth said...

Gorgeous scenery, and I am talking about the scenery, not your legs! lol

We are really hoping to see some to that next March or April with any luck.

www.travelwithkevinandruth.com

mexicokid said...

yes it is gorgeous. Enjoying your Korean blog take care les

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