We were up early today. We wanted to head to Moab to see if there was a church somewhere, dump our waste tanks and get some groceries. The only church in town was the Mormon Temple. The little community was buzzing with activity very early in the morning. The place is a tourist center. We are in the middle of Memorial Day weekend.
We found a place where we could dump our tanks. Then we went to the grocery store. It was packed at 8:00 AM. It was quite hectic trying to get in and out of there. We both were stressed by the time we got back to the MH. It didn’t help not being able to go to church. I can’t remember a time when I have not been in church for 3 weeks in a row. Prospects aren’t good when you are in the wilderness, I guess.
After our shopping, our trip back to Horse Thief Campground took us past the entrance to Arches National Park. I figured we might as well get in the middle of that mess as we both were all stressed out anyhow. The line was very long at the entrance. We get in free with my Senior Pass.
The climb up into the park was very steep with switchbacks every quarter mile. Once up into the park the scene was beyond description once again. Photos can’t capture it and words can’t describe it. Utah has to be one of the most beautiful states in the country. The air is crystal clear, with deep blue skies. The landscape has all shades of striking colors against the red rock and blue sky. Wildflowers and greenery dot the valleys and hillsides. New green leaves on the trees seem to glow against the backdrop of red rock.
There are many arches that can be seen from the road. Others require a short hike to see. The traffic was very heavy in the park making parking space at some of the most popular places a premium. We are not into hikes anyhow so we left what space there was to the more adventurous or should I say the less feeble.
Darlie snapped over two hundred photos. I am sure we captured the most spectacular views. Hopefully, when I get the chance to post this blog I will be able to post some photos along with it.
After our excursion into Arches, we made our way back to Horse Thief Campground. Darlie made a delicious lunch and now it is nap time.
After our nap, I put out the awning to keep the sun off the side of the MH. It gets pretty hot inside in the late afternoon. As soon as the sun begins to set, however, it cools off pretty fast. By morning we have the heat on to take off the chill.
One thing we have noticed about this area is the lack of wildlife. There seems to be few birds other than a few sparrows and a raven or two. At other campsites we saw deer and a variety of birds each day. Signs along the road warn of elk and big horn sheep but we have yet to spot one, dead or alive.
The constant dust gets old too. My eyes finally have stopped bothering me. Darlie has had a sore throat and sore nose due to the dust. I don’t think I would care to live around here though it is very beautiful. It is too dry. The camp host says in a couple more weeks you wouldn’t be able to stand the mosquitoes. I can’t imagine where they would come from. Everything is as dry as a popcorn fart. They must be some desert variety I haven’t heard of.
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