Eastbound and Down

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Our trip is coming to a close soon, and we have mixed feelings. We are ready to be home and have all of the comforts that we have missed, but we know that once we pull into mom and dad's driveway, we must give up the mountains, and the rivers, and the giant forests... We are happy to trade all of this for being at home with a loving family, a comfortable bed, and warm meals. Thankfully we have memories and photos that we will be able to reflect on when we long for the natural beauty that the west so graciously provides.

We've seen a lot of beauty since our last post, almost too much for words. Please enjoy the photos - hopefully they will convey what we cannot.

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Photos

Train in Nevada
I'd like to have this conductor's job.

Chimney Rock
Capitol Reed National Park

The Castle
Capitol Reef National Park

Petroglyphs!
Look close... from Capitol Reef National Park

Utah Wilderness
Looking out onto the last mapped part of the lower 48.

Waterfall Rainbow
Zion National Park

An Emerald Pool
Zion National Park

Small Waterfall
Zion National Park

Waterfall
Near Emerald Pools in Zion National Park

Spring!
Zion National Park

So Many Different Colors
Sandstone butte in Zion National Park

Strange Formations
At Zion National Park

Towering Mesa
Zion National Park

Madison Walking Along
On a different planet. Mars maybe?

Colorful Mesa
Between Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks

Comments

[Grandma]

Eastbound and Down
First of all, I'm so glad you are on your way home! I told your mother the other day that I needed a Kayli and Maddie fix (just like when you were both toddlers)! The pics you sent are absolutely fantastic and we both enjoyed seeing them. Continue to be safe and maybe, just maybe we'll make you two stuffed cabbage to celebrate your homecoming! We love you both!!

[Helen]

Spectacular views
Those are spectacular views. What a journey ,what an amazing trip. Hope you had the time of your lives be safe and see you guys when you get back