Moab

Things are looking up, nothing has gone wrong since we left California! The only draw back is that we have spent almost $1000.00 on diesel fuel! Thankfully it's a bit cheaper than home, the most we have paid so far is $3.359 per US Gallon (3.75 litres per gal) and have once found it at $3.099! In Mexico w e hope to find it even cheaper, will let you know.

We left Colorado next morning for an easy run to Moab Utah, taking Highway 128 from the I 70, along the Colorado River. This is a very windy and narrow road but the scenery is beautiful. We stopped once or twice when there was space to pull off just to admire the view. The road follows the Colorado River here through a narrow canyon which in places widens out to form small flat valleys with a few small isolated farms. We arrived in the town of Moab just as the RV Park closed, but found a space and set up.

Next morning we paid for a couple of nights, spent some time on the internet getting our finances in order, then set off for The Arches National Park. All we can say about the scenery and topography yesterday and today is SPECTACULAR! As we wound up the hill, Gillian said "we didn't bring spare batteries for the camera" Next attempt to take a pic failed--dead battery! Back down the hill to the Information Center for a couple of overpriced batteries and we were on our way again. After a day of "snapping", as soon as we got back Art put the batteries on the charger ready for the next day. (Good thing too, as the ones we bought died half way through the next day.)

We had been late getting away, and by three o'clock realised that we hadn't brought any lunch! By the time we got back to Moab, a little after five, Buck's Grill, just a few doors from the RV park, looked very good. Art loved the Elk Stew, though Gillian wasn't overly impressed with the Bleu Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast, which was quite oily--a combination of the oil from the cheese, fat from the skin, and the butter and olive oil it was cooked in. The fresh bread was very good as were the hand made chips (crisps) and the crab dip.

In the morning we paid for another night and then headed out for another National Park, called Canyonlands. Not far away, but quite different. At several canyon rims we were looking down at the "bottom" 1000 feet below, which in turn was split with deep canyons.

It has been hard on the dogs as they are not allowed out of the car while in the parks. Fortunately, the RV park is more or less dog friendly though several breeds are banned. We could not have stayed here with Wolf, and those that knew him know what a sweetie he was. They have a completely fenced and grassed area for "potty breaks" as well as a large fenced area where dogs can play off leash--frisbee, fetch or whatever. AND a pond they can play in.

Tomorrow who knows; a little further south, probably still in Utah. We have an appointment in Anthony Texas for Wednesday to get the solenoid installed, and will probably cross into Mexico on Thursday.