Road Trip 2014: Day 7

We got an early start this morning to avoid the crowds at the Narrows. We had rented boots and walking sticks the day before and were at the shuttle bus by 7:30am. The kids were much happier walking holding sticks and there were only a few other people on the trail. It was fantastic.  Peaceful, unbelievably gorgeous and fun for the kids. We were so glad we got there early as the crowds arriving as we were leaving were horrible. The kids did great. Everyone fell once so Miranda and Eli were a little cold at times but persevered. 

View from the shuttle.

The court of patriarchs: Isaac, Jacob and Abraham.

Starting the trail.  Kids slid down this rock until Miranda had holes in her shorts.

No one there!

Parker wanted to take hard "fun" way here.

A waterfall!

He liked climbing the rocks. There were many rocks.

She was a rock climbing fan too.

He also enjoyed the caves.

Everyone happy.

Crazy coloring!

This was pretty much what it was like the whole time. We walked from about 8:15 to 10:15 up the river. 

We didn't like it when he walked on the top of slippery rocks.

When the others were changing into dry shoes, she wanted to play in muddy water more. Once again, she was the best on the hike.

One of the few other people there took this great shot. 

And this one.

Back at the hotel, we swam, Eli napped and the boys played chess.

Then we walked a couple blocks to dinner at a fairly fancy place which was delicious.

It was about 95 degrees at 5:30.

Look at the rocks!

Michael got a frufru drink. Two in fact.

Parker and Eli swam again after dinner and then we all watched Chopped. Another outstanding day.

Tomorrow, we drive to Vegas!