Sunset on the Colorado River - Moab, Utah

Here are a couple of photos we took as we cruised down the Colorado River on a jet boat tour at sunset. The temperature was near perfect when we left at approximately 7:30 pm. It was the longest day of the year so the sunset was around 8:45 pm. Once the sun began to set, the temperature dropped dramatically on the river and in the canyon. The camera could not truly capture the panoramic beauty and vibrance of the colors,.however this is an example of what we did experience.

Paris France to Moab Utah

Met this friendly group of guys from Paris, France in Moab, UT. We were having lunch at the La Hacienda Mexican restaurant when they pulled in. After speaking with them for a few minutes I asked if I could snap their pic and post them on the blog. No problem of course was their answer. They had rented Harley-Davidson motorcycles in Las Vegas and were traveling to most of the popular canyons for their holiday.  When we moved from one canyon to another we seem to staying in the same locations. Moab, Bryce and Zion.

One morning they were gracious enough to invite me to sit and have breakfast with them. As I spoke with them I thought of all the planning I had done preparing for our trip. I can't imagine the planning required for their trip. 

Thanks for coming to visit our country.

Arches National Park

Arches National Park.

Still heading back home .. currently in Gallup New Mexico  big rodeo happening here. We did manage to find a room however it was a little difficult with all the cowboys in town.

Dead Horse Point Moab Utah

Every turn was a breathtaking view. In the far distance were the snow capped LaSal Mountains. 

LaSal Mountain loop road

Our view as we crossed the LaSal loop road. Breathtaking.