Sunburned and fabulous!
What a marvelous weekend!! I didn’t realize how much I needed to get away from reality and play outside in the sun until I stepped out of the car and curled my toes through that beautiful red sand late Thursday night. The campfire was already roaring, friends were already laughing and the stars were spectacular. The setting immediately released stress and I was ready to play.
I have a huge tarp (I call it my football field tarp) and the other ten decided to join me in sleeping under the stars rather than in a stuffy tent. Although it was a tight squeeze, most of us slept on our left side and just kept each other warm by staying close. It had to have been quite the sight!
Morning crept up a little faster than wanted due to the late night, but the warmth of the sunshine on our faces soon brought smiles and energy. Most decided to head into Arches National Park while four of us decided to attempt Slick Rock on our bikes. The sign at the beginning of the trail stated that advanced riding skills were required, along with a helmet of course. The four of us headed out full of excitement and with some a bit of anxiety since they had never mountain biked a day in their lives. In hindsight it was probably not the best trail on which to introduce them to this sport. About 30 minutes into the ride the first injury occurred and a decision that two would be heading back to the trailhead. The two of us left, took the 12 mile trail and exited four and a half hours later having seen some of the most incredible sights that southern Utah holds, sunburns of which to be proud, and hills conquered. Later that night we climbed Lion’s Back and watched the sunset over Moab. Life doesn’t get much better than that.
The next day we went to Arches and hiked up to Delicate Arch. We spent some time lying around on the rocks, enjoying the views and the company before heading back down the canyon. We then went back into Moab and had lunch at Pasta Jay’s. If ever in Moab, please don’t miss out on the best Italian food served outside of Italy. It is heavenly!
Homeward bound and back to reality. So sunburn and all, a weekend that was a grand adventure!
What a marvelous weekend!! I didn’t realize how much I needed to get away from reality and play outside in the sun until I stepped out of the car and curled my toes through that beautiful red sand late Thursday night. The campfire was already roaring, friends were already laughing and the stars were spectacular. The setting immediately released stress and I was ready to play.
I have a huge tarp (I call it my football field tarp) and the other ten decided to join me in sleeping under the stars rather than in a stuffy tent. Although it was a tight squeeze, most of us slept on our left side and just kept each other warm by staying close. It had to have been quite the sight!
Morning crept up a little faster than wanted due to the late night, but the warmth of the sunshine on our faces soon brought smiles and energy. Most decided to head into Arches National Park while four of us decided to attempt Slick Rock on our bikes. The sign at the beginning of the trail stated that advanced riding skills were required, along with a helmet of course. The four of us headed out full of excitement and with some a bit of anxiety since they had never mountain biked a day in their lives. In hindsight it was probably not the best trail on which to introduce them to this sport. About 30 minutes into the ride the first injury occurred and a decision that two would be heading back to the trailhead. The two of us left, took the 12 mile trail and exited four and a half hours later having seen some of the most incredible sights that southern Utah holds, sunburns of which to be proud, and hills conquered. Later that night we climbed Lion’s Back and watched the sunset over Moab. Life doesn’t get much better than that.
The next day we went to Arches and hiked up to Delicate Arch. We spent some time lying around on the rocks, enjoying the views and the company before heading back down the canyon. We then went back into Moab and had lunch at Pasta Jay’s. If ever in Moab, please don’t miss out on the best Italian food served outside of Italy. It is heavenly!
Homeward bound and back to reality. So sunburn and all, a weekend that was a grand adventure!
posted by B at
12:05 PM
5 Comments:
I'm sure that was nice, you know, for all those that were invited...
Some of us must not have called to find out what was going on that weekend.............
But no worries, I got you back. :)
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Pavlov Stowardi, At
12:12 PM
Um, remember how you were invited.
Nothing better than having someone slap your sunburn....thanks for that!
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B, At
12:51 PM
yeah, nice try palomino. we'll be sure to sing you the pity song...how does it go again??? oh yeah, "you were invited a week ago, cha cha cha, but you decided not to go, cha cha cha, you thinks youre really cool, cha cha cha, but now you looks like a fool, CHA" :) nothin but love MM...nothin but love.
btw JRA i will never forget those four and a half hours of...well, whatever you wanna call it ;)
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will, At
3:31 PM
Flippin' sweet song SN! Wasn't the rule, "What happens in Moab stays in Moab." Yeah because do you remember that one graceful tip into the sand that I took and ended up with sand in my ear...that was pretty cool!
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B, At
4:13 PM
I'm jealous. Saw some pictures on the Moab website and the beauty is breath taking.
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David Cho, At
10:07 PM
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