I spent the morning finishing catching up on my blog, updating my website and sending files to my accountant at last. I left the motel at noon and headed to Horseshoe Bend just down the road. I had seen lovely photos of the place before, but nothing had done it justice, it is a place that needs to be seen in person to be fully appreciated. The place was teeming with tourists from all over, but it was possible to escape the crowds somewhat. One asian family in particular was very taken by Luna, they didn't seem to know much english, but the senior gentleman in the group had stopped to look at Luna as we passed, so I took the cue to let her go say hi and she went up to all four of them as sweet as can be. As we walked on and people smiled as they looked at her, I though of how remarkable it is that just seeing an animal or being given the chance to spend a few moments with an animal can provide people from all over the world with so much joy.
We next started heading out of Page and ended up stopping at a trail that was part of Glen Canyon. The trail stretched only about an hour or so, but we spent some time playing and admiring the views. There were few enough people here that I could let Luna off-leash to have some fun and she took full advantage of that, grabbing sticks and running around as proud as could be with her finds.
We stopped to look at the dam and also to check out a viewpoint of the Wahweap area. The shadows were growing long and I realized that my destination, the Toadstools, was farther than I remembered it being from Page. I had to return to Page the following day to get a permit for one of the canyons I wanted to hike, so I ended up turning back with the plan to park in the Walmart parking lot for the night. I have heard mixed reviews on whether or not that is allowed and after looking in to it, it seems some allow and some don't, fortunately, the Page Walmart seems fine with it! Here's hoping it goes okay. Right now I am sitting in the parking lot at Motel 6 using wifi, it continuously shuts off on me, but is well enough for wifi I am leaching off where I am not technically supposed to!
The beautiful Horseshoe bend is difficult to fit in one photo.
The look I get when I pretend to throw a treat to catch her attention.
The look I get when she realizes I was faking with the treat.
Luna held her stay, but she really wanted to pounce on this lizard who stayed right near us for awhile, then hid, then came out to hang out longer.
On our little hike, lots of these flowers there.
I was so excited to see Utah and it is exceptionally beautiful, but I'll be honest, I miss green! These plants at the bottom of a red rock wall were a nice find.
View on our little hike.
At the scenic overlook we stopped at.
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