Tour of The Great American West

The next bout of rock-poking is in Utah (where I sit while I write this). I made big loop, to eventually end up in Salina, UT for work. First stop was Yellowstone, which is still buried in many feet of snow.



Then down near the Tetons, and spent the night in Jackson.


Down into Utah.


Arches












Natural Bridges, Canyonlands.


















Some horses in Arizona


Horseshoe bend


My death march in the desert to find hoodoos








Then off to Zion






Some nice ponies outside of Zion.




A quick stop at Bryce.


Then straight to work for the next 90 days!

The Long Night, a.k.a.: Spring in WA

Upon returning from the subzero temps of winter in Montana, I was greeted by heavy snowpack for my time off. I did two quick hikes before having my wisdom teeth ripped from my head, both of which were generally snow filled. (the hikes, not the teeth).





After bleeding on my pillowcase for a few days, and eating many soft food items, I was told by the oral surgeon that I heal fast.

Moreover, I was told that I still had about 6 weeks until there was work for me. So I decided to fly me and my heavy wallet to Hawaii.



















We went snorkeling in Hanauma Bay










Money can't make you happy. But money can remove problems that make you unhappy...and it goes a long way to open doors for you. I think the next problem I'll remove will find me somewhere south of the border like some pyramid exploration, hiking in the Andes, or perhaps the other way.... an Alaskan Cruise or.... Australia? Now the trick is to find someone to share this "removal of problems" with.