Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Zion and Bryce.

So I went on a road trip with Arshad and it was AMAZING. I'll let all the photos do the talking but, I've never seen beauty in this form. I think one of the amazing aspects of the trip was seeing older people hike and enjoy outdoor activities. I can't wait to take another trip back to Zion and I don't care if I'm 70 and I need a oxygen tank.

*None of these photos were taken with a filter or photoshopped.

1st day: Blue Skies and the open road

Springdale! Love the contrast in colors here.

Our first hike to the emerald pools

Yes, Arshad took this photo and Zion really does look like this. This photo was taken in a moving shuttle so there's NO FILTER. Crazy.


The beginning of our 2nd hike- The Narrows


We were pretty much in water 90% of the time. *Shout out to Samantha for suggesting wool socks because they saved my feet.  At the beginning the water was freezing but, towards the end I could have went swimming in the water.


slippery rocks!
Our friends along the way. It was fun meeting new people.  Zion is such a beautiful place with friendly people and a refreshing perspective on life.


Orderville Canyon- "Wallstreet"

 Haha flower swim shorts and tourist hat.


The fearless deer. We saw turkeys, deer, frogs, snakes and squirrels.

On our way to the left fork trail. 9 mile hike/canyoneering

Meaning- no paved trails here.




At this point I was climbing and jumping on everything. My ankles started to get weak and I definitely do not suggest this hike for rookies because Arshad and I got defeated by the canyon with scrapes, bruises, sore legs and arms.
 Conquering one boulder at a time


sunset photo after our hike

night drive to Bryce Canyon- 4:30am
 6:00 AM
 6:30AM



 Hoodoo's



    
I hope everyone adds Zion and Bryce Canyon to their bucket list.  It's definitely beautiful in all aspects and a different kind of nature. 

I'm so grateful that I have an adventurous bf that keeps me on my feet and enjoys doing new things with me.  There was definitely one point on the hike, while we were canyoneering that I thought I was going to run out of breath and roll over and it was nice to have someone by my side to encourage me and literally push me to the top. 

I'm definitely loving life and doing the things that I wasn't able to do because of school and etc.