Sounds like a biblical tale - & we have been trekking across the desert.......15 miles over 2 days. The sun was baking hot on the 1st day but mercifully cooler the following day. We can't imagine what it's like in the summer when the temperature rises to 110 degrees & the recommendation is to drink a gallon of water a day. We have slogged up & down hundreds of feet, over boulders, stones, endless sand & slickrock ( the local name for sandstone - we understood why as we slithered down the rocks on our backsides!) We even had to wade through a large pothole over our knees in icy water. We eased our way through narrow canyons & along cliff edges & at every turn there was another fantastic view. Immmense sandstone columns & pinnacles sculpted into fantastic shapes by wind & water; snow covered peaks shimmering in the distance; all shapes & sizes of stone arches - there are over 2000 in the Park; an aquamarine salt valley, stretching away beneath us; fantastically twisted Juniper trees; Pinyon oak leaves glowing in the sunshine. We loved the beauty, the wilderness & the4 silence. We were free to roam, away from the scenic roads & recommended viewpoints, with few other tourists around.
As for Moab, we stayed there 4 nights. It grew as a uranium mining town but there's little sign of that. Now, it's a mecca for those that love adventure sports - kayaking, rafting, hiking, mountain biking, skiing. It's relaxed, friendly & clean. It's home to Eddie MacStiff's Bar (where by Utah law, you can only get an alcoholic drink - less than 3.5 percent proof - if you buy food.) Our main regret is that we reached town 1 day too late in the season to go kayaking or rafting. Next time..............
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