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diminished · 08-19-2009, 12:53 AM

Bryce was as excellent as Zion was disappointing.

Not that I really think Zion is a bad NP,it was just badly overcrowded.Also, save yourself a couple of hours if you go there by missing out the 'Emerald Pools' hiking trail.

Persistence and I slogged up and down hills to see 3 pools, of which we could easily find a dozen as good/better at home.

Bryce more than made up for it.It delivered jaw-dropping scenery by the truckload.

We spent our last night in Utah at Kanab, having spent a couple of nights there a couple of days previous.Last night was by far the best tho.

We found a terrific hidden gem of a motel, the Sun-N-Sand, which from the outside looks like Norman Bates' dream home.Inside, its a bit worn, but very clean.

The owner, Wayne, although he looks like an extra from a Pirate movie, is an absolute hero.We mentioned we preferred beer to tea, and he suddenly said 'Dont drink any beer you've bought in Utah, its swill.'.

He explained that they have under-strength beer for Utah, and that suddenly cleared up a problem I'd had the night before.No matter how many cans I drank, I couldn't seem to get drunk.

'Yep,it'll just give you a headache and make you need to pee.'

We went and settled into our room, and 20 mins later,there's a knock on the door.Persistence opened it to find Wayne holding a couple of cold bottles of Bud which someone had sneaked over the border for him

We sat out on the doorstep, journalising and emailing the folks back home, and he trotted up with another couple.We retired to bed quite happily.

The breakfast he laid on was similarly heroic, ranging from fresh water-melon to a beautiful carrot-cake an admirer had brought him, and had the most excellent coffee I've had over here.(And in proper mugs too, none of yer plastic cup rubbish).

I've never seen anyone work as hard and as cheerfully for our cash,$45 had us covered for the night.He has single-handedly put almost all other motels we've stayed at to shame.

Before we left, we gave him a pack of Tetly Tea-Bags, explaining that that is what British people call 'Tea', and it is what empires are built upon

, and instructed him in proper tea-making procedures.

The guy is an absolute gem, and if you're ever in need of somewhere to stay in southern Utah, I commend him unto all Cellarites.

Today has been a long drive, down from Kanab to Tucson, where we'll be visiting 'The Boneyard' http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aerospa...neration_Group

- the USAF's storage facility for aircraft they're not currently using.

On the way into Tucson, we happened to pass Pinal Airpark, a similar facility for commercial airlines.

We're down to around 16 days left over here, and we're starting to face some hard choices about what we can do versus what we want to do, with the time remaining.

PS: Must mention, we hit a new high temp. for us today.As we passed through Phoenix, the car thermometer hit 115.

08-19-2009, 12:53 AM	#228
diminished Why Aye,Man! Join Date: May 2009 Location: At the moment,'Merika Posts: 101	Bryce was as excellent as Zion was disappointing. Not that I really think Zion is a bad NP,it was just badly overcrowded.Also, save yourself a couple of hours if you go there by missing out the 'Emerald Pools' hiking trail. Persistence and I slogged up and down hills to see 3 pools, of which we could easily find a dozen as good/better at home. Bryce more than made up for it.It delivered jaw-dropping scenery by the truckload. We spent our last night in Utah at Kanab, having spent a couple of nights there a couple of days previous.Last night was by far the best tho. We found a terrific hidden gem of a motel, the Sun-N-Sand, which from the outside looks like Norman Bates' dream home.Inside, its a bit worn, but very clean. The owner, Wayne, although he looks like an extra from a Pirate movie, is an absolute hero.We mentioned we preferred beer to tea, and he suddenly said 'Dont drink any beer you've bought in Utah, its swill.'. He explained that they have under-strength beer for Utah, and that suddenly cleared up a problem I'd had the night before.No matter how many cans I drank, I couldn't seem to get drunk. 'Yep,it'll just give you a headache and make you need to pee.' We went and settled into our room, and 20 mins later,there's a knock on the door.Persistence opened it to find Wayne holding a couple of cold bottles of Bud which someone had sneaked over the border for him We sat out on the doorstep, journalising and emailing the folks back home, and he trotted up with another couple.We retired to bed quite happily. The breakfast he laid on was similarly heroic, ranging from fresh water-melon to a beautiful carrot-cake an admirer had brought him, and had the most excellent coffee I've had over here.(And in proper mugs too, none of yer plastic cup rubbish). I've never seen anyone work as hard and as cheerfully for our cash,$45 had us covered for the night.He has single-handedly put almost all other motels we've stayed at to shame. Before we left, we gave him a pack of Tetly Tea-Bags, explaining that that is what British people call 'Tea', and it is what empires are built upon , and instructed him in proper tea-making procedures. The guy is an absolute gem, and if you're ever in need of somewhere to stay in southern Utah, I commend him unto all Cellarites. Today has been a long drive, down from Kanab to Tucson, where we'll be visiting 'The Boneyard' http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aerospa...neration_Group - the USAF's storage facility for aircraft they're not currently using. On the way into Tucson, we happened to pass Pinal Airpark, a similar facility for commercial airlines. We're down to around 16 days left over here, and we're starting to face some hard choices about what we can do versus what we want to do, with the time remaining. PS: Must mention, we hit a new high temp. for us today.As we passed through Phoenix, the car thermometer hit 115. __________________ They [Young People] have exalted notions, because they have not been humbled by life or learned its necessary limitations; moreover, their hopeful disposition makes them think themselves equal to great things.They would always rather do noble deeds than useful ones: Their lives are regulated more by moral feeling than by reasoning ...They overdo everything - they love too much, hate too much, and the same with everything else. Aristotle circa 350 BC Last edited by diminished; 08-19-2009 at 12:59 AM.