Monday, May 27, 2019

DAYS 9-19- CATCHING UP- GRAND CANYON TO SALT LAKE CITY-added Zion

I am so hopelessly behind on the day by day blog, that I am going to write one blog for catch up, separating out the days. 
Both Philip and I have been sick with laryngitis, so have missed out on many activities. In addition, our Aero "lost its' Master and Slave Clutch cylinders in Page, AZ so spent some time finding parts (MMC via Linda Eckler), mechanics (Chris and Rueben at Bavarian Werkstatte in Washington, U), and loan of their car from ex neighbors Wayne and Joan who recently moved to St. George, UT.
AAA from PAGE TO WASHINGTON
Additionally, Grant and Helen's Aero developed an overheating problem that kept them behind seeking repairs in Page, as well as in Washington, UT at Fuzion Auto Works.  They didn't have to be towed, although perhaps they should have done so.

Philip and I and Grant and Helen finally caught up with the group on Saturday in Moab, although we did manage to spend time with the group in Bryce.
On DAY 9, we went to the Grand Canyon, which we visited and some took tours, as well as  celebrated Philip's Birthday, Dick's Birthday, Helen and Grants Anniversary.

Philip and Elaine & Patsy and Michael at Grand Canyon
Grand Canyon
More Grand Canyon
Grand Canyon
Grand Canyon
Patsy at Grand Canyon


El Tovar at Grand Canyon


Birthdays and Anniversary
Party Attendees
Having a Grand Time 
Joan preparing for America's Cup

Happy 83rd Birthday Dick

DAY 10-  Grand Canyon to Page, AZ. Christian's Morgan was having a starter problem so they went back to Flagstaff for repairs. It turned out to be a relay, but he continues to have problems and needs to keep replacing relays. 

Christian's Morgan towed to Flagstaff

Poor Morgan

Egg McMuffins before heading through GC to Page

Love the color of Nigel's Morgan
Stan & Jen on our way to Page through Grand Canyon
Group at Grand Canyon Overlook
Jan & Stan at Deser View GC 
Nigel and Janet
Straws made from Avocado Pits
On the Road to Page
On DAY 11- we stayed in Page and did a Slot Canyon Tour and Horseshoe Bend viewing. Upon Christian's return, he and Fanny did a boat tour on Lake Powell.
                        In the truck heading toward Slot Canyon

On the road to Slot Canyon
Here we are in Slot Canyon
Jim in Slot Canyon
Far end of Slot Canyon- didn't get the story on significance of rocks
Slot Canyon
Guide 
Other Guide

The group on the tour- it was cold out
Cruise on Lake Powell

DAY 12- Page to Springdale- to visit Zion National Park, The group traveled, some stopping by Yosemite North Rim, while we headed toward Washington for car repairs. 
(need photos from the group) 

Lake Powell and Glen Canyon Dam
From tow truck


On our tow truck ride
DAY 13- Zion National Park
We had a private tram tour of Zion and celebrated Adie's Birthday.

Stan and Jen at Zion
Ellen Jo and Jim at Zion
Christian and Fannie at Zion

The group- most of us were on the tour
Waiting for the shuttle to Zion
Waiting for the tour bus
The Tour Bus- he had been given the wrong time, but fortunately was there anyway
2nd car on the bus 
First Car on the Bus
The group- most of us were on the tour
View at Zion
Deer at Zion
Adie and Mike for Adie's Birthday
Preparing for Adie's Birthday Party 

DAY 14- Zion to Bryce via Kolob Canyon
we traveled to through the snow to Bryce Canyon via Kolob Canyon.
DAY 15-we visited Bryce Canyon in changing weather with some snow
DAY 16- we (except us and Grant and Helen who were stuck in St. George) traveled to Moab UT
in changing weather.
DAY 17- most visited Arches National Park and some visited Canyonlands. We also celebrated Christian's Birthday
On DAY 18-19, we all traveled from Moab to Salt Lake City, with some visiting the Great Salt Lake on the way.
Photos  may be mixed up on the timeline, but I will try to identify where they are.