Quick post today, as I am quite tired. Grandma, Jeff and I spent the day on a fulfilling tour of Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. The area is filled with eclectic rock formations, slot canyons, and tremendous views. Most of it is locked behind poorly maintained, high-clearance roads; luckily, our righteously headbanded tour guide Robert drove a monstrous GMC. No road could stop us.
The Grand Staircase is a giant geologic formation that extends far beyond the park. You can think of it as five giant steps, starting in the south and ascending north, each at least 1,000 feet tall. From lowest to highest, the steps are named for their color: the Chocolate Cliffs, the Vermilion Cliffs, the White Cliffs, the Gray Cliffs, and the Pink Cliffs. It’s much, much messier than that in actuality, but that’s the gist of it.
After the tour and dinner, I crashed back down to earth in the motel room. I think having a bed makes me feel more tired. I will therefore blame the brevity of this post on an overabundance of comfort.
We were so happy to share the excursion with you, Jake. How very fortunate that we all ended up in the same area at the same time that we could enjoy the Escalente together! Today we go our separate ways. We will miss your company. Have a safe and exciting time with the rest of your tour. I will continue to look forward to all of your blog entries. Love, Grandma