We must be finally getting the hang of this "America by road" thing, because today was a pretty smooth day, no close amputations or running low on gas situations....we really wanted to get an early start, but it was 9.30am by the time we left for National Arches. The sun was blazing hot but that didn't deter us in the least. The park is spread out and it is a 48 mile loop to drive around and stop at various scenic viewpoints. We also did a small 1 mile hike to the top of a mountain to view the highlight - Delicate Arch. We came across a German couple and i impressed them suitably with my rusty German.
R and I have figured out a neat way to get others to take pics of us....we turn the digital camera lens to face us and then we try desperately to look into it and click it and we look so pitiful, 99% of the time someone watching these antics will say "Would you like me to take a pic of you both"....works every time! By noon we were done and after a Pizza Hut lunch we drove to Sandy, Utah where R's cousin Vatsala and her husband Naagesh and 2 kids Satya(12) and Arjun(4) live. (On a side note these "Utahites" are crazy drivers....there was some serious lane changing going on all at devilish speeds!!!) V & N have a beautiful home (shall post pics tomorrow)....this evening happened to be the spring concert at Satya's school, so we all piled into the car to see it. It was really cute....all the middle schoolers had put up a show. Reminded us of Gautam's school programs.....
Tomorrow is a total relaxation day so i may not have much to post.By the way, i have decided to add a new entry at the end of each post called "Travel Tip(s) of the day". We figured it would be useful info to pass on to those of you who decide to do this road trip thing in the future.I shall be going back and adding them to previous posts too so be sure to check that.
More pics at Arches
Travel tip - If the weather calls for 100 degree temps, make sure you get an early start.....and are done by noon!
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