Day 15 & 16 ZION

After a great time in Jackson Hole, we ventured south for about half a day’s drive.  We finally arrived at the heat, 100+ degrees!  I can’t imagine the temperature of the road surface.  At one point we stopped to fuel up and I believe the gas was almost boiling in the Minnie’s gas take.  I took the cap off and hot air blew out for quite a long time.  It was like gas vapor to hot to even put my hand in it.  I put the gas nozzle in and it wouldn’t even start, just clicked.  It took about 15 minutes of letting steam out until I could get it to fill.  Obviously, we had to pull-over at a local ice-cream stop to cool off a bit.  We ended up stopping in Fillmore, Utah at a KOA for the night.  It was very nice and clean.  The following morning we had about 2 hours worth of driving till we hit Zion National Park.  Zion is BEAUTIFUL.  We had reservations at a hotel for the next couple of nights.  Our room wasn’t ready so we parked the Minnie and hopped on a shuttle into the park.  We did a hike that was absolutely beautiful.  It was labeled moderate and it definitely worked us.  They apparently use a different labeling system than what I am used to.  We made it to the top and took a break, sitting there in awe of the gorgeous canyon.  Back down the Mountain and to the hotel for supper and swimming.  Today, July 8, was started with breakfast then to the shuttles for more hiking.

108 degrees today, so we were in hunt of some water.  When we found our spot, it was awesome. We swam and jumped and just had an amazing time.  There were times when it was just us five and we felt like we were on our own paradise island.  It was a great day and we ended it with some Chinese food and some lazy time around the hotel.  Dad’s (my), legs are tired, knees and hips hurt, so it’s resting that is in my near future.  Assorted pics below of our Zion adventures.