Day 7: Zion National Park, a big day

We started off the day at the cheerful bus stop! (hungry for adventure)

Katherine was a bit perturbed about the fact that the trail we were hiking was "strenuous" and that it contained sheer cliff edges.

We learned not to feed the animals (rabid squirrels) they can cause severe damage to hands. The culprit running away after an attack. (just kidding)

Mary showing her aboriginal survival skills. More aboriginal survival

We found this guy sunbathing on a wood post, he was not in any hurry to go anywhere. (Becca wanted to poke him)

Is this an excited face or what?...once Katherine saw the trail, the displeasure showed on her face.

Becca. Is. Legit.
end of story.

Katherine and Mary happily exploring a cave, Mary dissapears into the crevice and Katherine attempts to get down.

Chipmunk!!! Didn't seem to be as ferocious as the squirrels.

This was the path out to Angel's Landing.

This is the trail Mary and Dad hiked up to get to the top.

We were quite pleased with how we did.

The Valley from the top. The views were gorgeous.

 

This was a series of about 10 switchbacks called Willy's Wiggles. Becca was so happy to get down the mountain. She beat us all down. I can't imagine how they build some of this path.

 Our "self timer" family picture:)

 Mary disappeared without anyone knowing (na, she took the picture)

 "Mary, the humble pack mule". (Ain't she so pitiful? Hint, she wanted the backpack to keep warm.

 "Becca, the cave dweller"

These pictures pretty much speak for themselves.

Day 5: This was a serious road trip day.

And we thought that Hawaii had difficult words!!

I wonder if Bear Grylls ever filmed here before? I am sure that he would find water somewhere out there.

Coming into Vegas.

We, however, were very tired and instead of gambling all night we decided to find a place to snooze.

Like Mother like Daughter

Bridalveil Falls in the valley. Mom had to get a photo op for this one too. We got a little wet when the wind shifted.

Yosemite National Park (Valley)

OK, if you guys get anywhere near Yosemite you have to go and see it. Amazing!!!

The perfect children pose for an innocent looking photograph

When the evil parents were inspired (inspiration point) to throw them off the cliff.

The parents looking pleased as their job was done, They had rid themselves of the children. (not!!)

 Hawaiian freaks. (got shakas from guys on the road)

 ummmm, no caption here...

 Mary- I was peacefully driving when Mum screamed at me to pull over because she saw this awesome shot, and wanted a picture..

 We got the picture.

 Super Becca using her mad skills to keep us from getting smooshed by the rocks.

Katherine- I'M SO EXCITED!!!!!!!  I love snow, it's really my favorite, can we play in snow today, please? are we going to see snow today? What about tomorrow? huh?