However all was rewarded when we left this valley and headed towards Bryce Canyon. A few photo stops along the scenic road to the National Park was a welcome relief.
Entering the Bryce Canyon National Park we drove to the far end of the dead end road as all to see is on the east side of the canyon. A short walk at the end of the road through the pine trees provided a great view over the plains. Below us were the colourful Hoodoos (Rock Pillar formations).
Driving back we stopped at all the lookouts which provided great views out in the distance and even better views out in front. From standing on the canyon rim the formations were spread out below us. Various colours, sizes and shapes made for numerous photo opportunities.
The red and white layering in the mud/rock is a welcome change from brown grass.
A few antelopes roamed the pine covered canyon rim (By the road) and eagles and crows circled the air with chipmunks scurrying around everywhere.
With a light shower of rain the heat slightly dropped to more manageable temperature, but still getting a sun tan.
Checking into our motel in the small town of Tropic (Population 460) began by calling the staff by the outside phone and then he arrives by a farm bike from down the road. The small motel has possibly 5 rooms and was possibly once a house. Despite our initial thoughts the inside is very spacious, clean tidy and just as good as the high rises in the big cities.
Pizza for tea across the road was very fulling and tasty. After a few skype talks we watched Close Up segments on the Kiwis in Bonneville breaking records, shame we missed seeing the Kiwis there yesterday.
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