On Friday, before everything went to hell took a wrong turn, we enjoyed a jaunt to Kolob Canyon, a part of Zion Park with it's own desert geography. The sand and rock here a color of red you will not see anywhere else in the state. The contrast of the varied shades of green, with the red orange of the rock, is just breath taking. It was very hot, but we enjoyed taking the 5 mile, one way, drive to the top of Kolob. Kolob get's its a name from Mormon scripture and is the star nearest to God.
In this photo you can see that the road is paved with the same red rock of the canyon. All of Zion Park's roads are paved the same color.
There are few flowering plants in this desert landscape, but one cacti we found at the Visitor Center was just beginning to open it's bright yellow flowers.
The vista's here are spectacular and panoramic. Every turn of the road offers a new view of unique rock formations, vivid color and blue sky.
See, it's pure eye candy every where you look. Zion Park is such a jewel, as are all our unique Parks, and we take the time to visit whenever we are nearby. Hopefully we'll have more time this summer to visit some of the other Parks we love.
We have decided the car isn't worth fixing as we have no idea what more could be wrong. It might be throwing good money after bad, and after talking to several people about it, this seems to be a sound decision. A new (used) car is in my future...sigh. This is the shortest time I have ever owned a car, 8 months. The Honda I had before this was the longest I had owned a car, 14 years. The good part is that it couldn't have happened in a better place or a better time. We were very blessed to be saved and safe and to have a ride all the way home. We may even have found my next car in Cedar City, which will be delived to my door tomorrow. It's all good.
FBS pictures tomorrow.
Just make sure the new car has a large boot/trunk for all future yarn purchases and you'll be fine! Once again the photos are just breath-taking, thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Tracy | July 18, 2005 at 03:46 AM
Can you keep your vanity plates? Or I suppose, get them again for a new car, since taking them from the old one is probably illegal. Will we see a new one on Tuesday, you think?
Posted by: Miriam | July 18, 2005 at 04:36 AM
What a beautiful landscape. I envy your attitude towards the car breakdown - I'm glad everyone was safe and that you weren't stranded.
Posted by: Cassie | July 18, 2005 at 05:12 AM
Gorgeous landscape. I'm glad you were safe when the car went caput. Some cars are just duds unfortunately. I hope the next one treats you well.
Posted by: Amy Boogie | July 18, 2005 at 05:25 AM
Things are just easier to deal with when you are in a paradise of beauty, huh? It looks like you had an *otherwise* wonderful time. Can't wait to see FBS.
Posted by: Teresa C | July 18, 2005 at 05:56 AM
"safe and saved" The two most important parts of the story. Truly, Teresa uses the right word to describe your landscape: paradise.
I love reading your attitude. Positive all the way. Go, girl!
Posted by: Norma | July 18, 2005 at 06:13 AM
Did you cuss even once? I sure would have!
Posted by: Vicki | July 18, 2005 at 06:22 AM
When it happened I was too worried about our fate to cuss. After the fact it seemed futile. The cussing will come with another car payment...we're still paying on the dead car!
Posted by: margene | July 18, 2005 at 06:28 AM
Beautiful pictures and a beautiful outlook...a new car is always fun even if it's used right? Take care and I'm glad you're safe.
Posted by: michele | July 18, 2005 at 06:59 AM
More excitement than you wanted on your "restful" weekend, eh? Glad everyone's safe and well!
Posted by: Teri | July 18, 2005 at 07:00 AM
I'm sorry about the car, but you are definitely right that if it was going to happen, you guys were in a good position.
I loved your photos as usual. I'm going to try to remember to take photos on my trip to MN. But, I don't always remember because it's just "home" to me :-)
Posted by: Kristi | July 18, 2005 at 07:27 AM
All's well that ends well, huh? Great attitude, Margene. And awesomely beautiful pictures, as always.
Posted by: Carole | July 18, 2005 at 07:29 AM
best choice about the car - blowing a rod is not a good thing. you'll have to drop by later, i'll be posting very similar pics from a weekend camping trip to the canyon.
Posted by: rebecca | July 18, 2005 at 07:44 AM
Car troubles are NO fun! I am happy to read though that everyone was ok.
You live in such an incredibly beautiful corner of the world!
Posted by: Kim | July 18, 2005 at 07:47 AM
You are my hero Margene! Beautiful pictures, but a much more peaceful and beautiful heart.
I think I would've cursed every god in the book then fallen into a heap of tears on the side of the row, that would only prove to further dehydrate me as I shed all the water in my body. I aspire to be like you. Truly I do.
Safe home! And I hope your new car is a gem!
Posted by: Cara | July 18, 2005 at 08:02 AM
Great pics! It was fun to meet you Saturday.
Posted by: Heather | July 18, 2005 at 08:09 AM
Yay about the possible new car. breathtaking landscape, too, chica.
Posted by: caroline | July 18, 2005 at 08:41 AM
Wow. That's just gorgeous.
Sounds like you need to get another Honda...
Posted by: Liz | July 18, 2005 at 08:48 AM
Glad you are home safe and sound. Stinks about the car...but I am glad another was found so soon. Love that cactus flower. Goregous. Now onto FBS pics!
Posted by: Kathleen | July 18, 2005 at 09:42 AM
We have been to Bryce and Zion on one trip to Utah, but unfortunately, MY camera was not working well..definitely an excuse for a return visit! Maybe when we drive home from SOAR....
Posted by: Marcia | July 18, 2005 at 09:56 AM
:) *Happy because I have a Honda.*
Beautiful pictures! Hope you like the new (to you) car! Good luck on the trip back!
Posted by: Kim | July 18, 2005 at 10:14 AM
Once again, incredibly beautiful. One of these days I'm going to make it out west and actually leave Phoenix. I've only been out west once, and just was in Phoenix for my cousin's wedding. It has to be some of the most breathtaking part of this country.
Posted by: Rebekah | July 18, 2005 at 10:31 AM
Drives one nuts. Hate the inconvenience, hate the expense. Beautiful land.
Posted by: Laurie | July 18, 2005 at 11:33 AM
One day I'm coming to see those canyons for myself.
Two words:
Japanese. Car.
Posted by: claudia | July 18, 2005 at 01:44 PM
Love the pictures, they just took my breath away. Hope you enjoy your new car. I believe in the truck being so big that when you go yarn shopping it is big to hold all the bags.
Posted by: Pammi | July 18, 2005 at 02:23 PM