Kayaks on the Upper Antelope

We had an early morning planned to go kayaking on Lake Powell for 2.5 miles, then hike for 2 miles then kayak back 2.5 miles. This was one of the best things we did. John and I would not have done it had the kids not planned. Our tour guide was a Biology major and told us so many interesting things about the rocks, the lake, the sand. As you know, when it comes to science I don’t remember it all. But, one of the interesting things he told us about the sand was why it doesn’t absorb water. I can’t tell you the science but the fact that the sand doesn’t absorb water explains why they have these flash floods out in the desert. Also, the water has been receding so much the ramp down to the water has been extended several times since 1985. I don’t think I got a picture of the ramp. Also, on our hike there is a marker that says 2020 on the wall in the canyon that shows where the water was just 5 years ago. It was about 20-30 feet over our heads. And we were walking in that canyon. Crazy!

After our kayak/hiking trip we headed out for Arches National Park in Utah. On the way we stopped in Monument Valley and at Forrest Gump Point. Here is a link to John playing Forrest Gump https://youtu.be/o8umeb7t73g

Five hours became six or seven. We all agreed we needed to chill in the morning. We were all exhausted. Well, maybe Melissa wasn’t. She is the energizer bunny. We were about to lose Mike, to work and Melissa really wanted to do a hike in the morning. She was going to do one with or without anyone. At 6:00 am, John text Melissa to see if he could go with her. I slept in. I am really trying to get caught up. Blame the kids, they keep us going non-stop.