We're Home!

The open road ahead with time to explore and my best friend beside me...it doesn't get much better than that. We have returned from a trip to the U.S. that was nothing short of spectacular. I am simply dazzled by the beauty that we've seen...uplifted by the wonderfully warm people we met along the way...and am exhausted and exhilarated at the same time!
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I’m including some stats to show what we were able to fit into eleven days. Of course, numbers only say so much…in the days to come I will post the pictures that will clarify why our hearts and spirits were so gloriously elevated by the wonders we came across every day .

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Air Miles Flown.... 3910 km. (2430 mi.)

Road Miles Driven.... 2000 km (1245 mi )
States Visited..Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, Wyoming, California

Airports Waited In....Vancouver, Seattle, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Salt Lake City

Photos Taken.....2000 ( Perhaps a little excessive!)

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Here are a few of my favourite moments, with many more to follow:

Ticking Monument Valley off my bucket list:
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I pride myself on being able to string words together effectively, yet I can find none that adequately describe the awe I felt gazing across the expanse of this red valley. It simply took my breath away…

Being followed by storms for a week:
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Storms are not everyone’s idea of fun but I’ve always loved thunder and lightning. Crackling, charged skies have a majesty all their own.
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Ticking Antelope Canyon off my bucket list:
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The slot canyons of Utah have a singular beauty. Even on a cloudy day as it was when we visited, the rock glows with undulating light, and every twist leads you into more beauty.

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Getting into trouble even on holidays:

.You may have read of our penchant for ignoring ‘No Trespassing’ signs and will understand that on coming across an abandoned ranch in Wyoming, we did not hesitate to hop over the fence for a quick look around. We were busted by a local rancher, but he graciously accepted our apologies when he saw we were just taking pictures.
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Seeing wildlife:
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We often had mule dear walk across the road in front of us…the ravens sang a constant song to accompany us as we explored Mesa Verde…and chipmunks and squirrels greeted us frequently.
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I fell in love with Utah and its many National Parks, and will have lots of photos to share once I'm rested and organized.

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It's good to be back in Canada and in Blogland!
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