It is a year with many changes. Two PhDs, a baby, and an upcoming move to a new state. To celebrate, and to make sure to prioritize some time away from phones, computers and work we took a two week trip to some geological hotspots of the southwest that we have never been to: Zion, Bryce and the Grand Canyon.
Anna and Walter posing together at a rooftop coffee bar in the charming town of Springdale, just outside of Zion. (We were in Zion for a good portion of the annual rainfall there, we saw many waterfalls that aren't around all the time.)
Walter snacking in his clip-on chair.
Windswept.
Bryce family photo.
Enjoying the ride in the backpack.
Bryce Canyon at Sunset.
Exploring.
We were the envy of sunrise watchers with our hot cereal and hot drinks. It pays to bring the cook kit.
Sunset at the Grand Canyon North Rim.
We were the only people at the North Rim to make the 45 minute drive to the end of the paved road for sunrise and were rewarded with beautiful views all to ourselves.
Carrots make great toys.
Picnic at the wedding chapel.
Trail snack: peach.
Wanting something.
Happy and keeping warm.
Somebody was sleepy for the family photo.
Walter enjoying his first pancake at the Grand Canyon Lodge.
Anna sherpa.
Dan and Walter on overhanging ledge.
