We have seen a lot these last 3 days. After checking into our hotel in Las Vegas, we ordered to go at McDonalds and headed to Hoover Dam around sunset. A cool front accompanied our arrival, which George thinks is just for him. Please pray for his health. He's having to take it pretty easy.
Next morning we headed up to Zion National Park and were amazed by the beautiful drive, before, during, and after we got there. We took Father Stephen's recommended 1.1 mile tunnel, and it was oh so cool. You can see one of the windows as you make the switchback up the mountain to get to the entrance. Like, I hope that's not the end of the tunnel!
Since we're two hours behind Texas time, we were able to get up early enough to also make it to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. I was surprised that it's about 1000 ft. higher than the South Rim, and more forested with Ponderosa Pines and Aspens at the top. Altitudes change quite quickly out in these parts.
Today we went through the Valley of the Shadow of Death, which was more treacherous than I remembered. I don't think our van would have made it. Luckily we're in a rental van. Tonight we're sleeping in Visalia which is 45 minutes away from the entrance to Sequoia National Park where the giant Redwood Trees are. I just wish George were able to do more.
Well I'm going to turn in now as we have an early start. Good night.
