Just before leaving the Bleak Canyon Motel we have a call with Mum, Ian is just showing her the best bit, the car park with the motorway running by.

First stop, The Black Canyon of the Gunnison, a very interesting little state park, while still covering thousands of acres, it has a smaller feel to it.

We set off around the more accessable South rim, after the visitors centre, we press on to " Cross Fissures". Ian explores the rocky outcrops.

He was rewarded with this stunning view of the Canyon.

The aptly named Chasm view, the routine seems to be, another half mile drive will bring you to another view point, with a short walk to a lovely vista.

Sometimes the next view point and its visitors, are visible across the canyon.

The Painted walls.

And on we go, the terrain is now unmistakably Utah, Welcome to Hartley Dome. Rest stop with a view

Here we are again, I am excited to report that the old place has had a facelift and a bit of TLC from the new owners.

Dinner on Main street at Zak's. Last Saturday Moab was the victim of a flood, caused by unpresidented rainfall. Evidence of the flood and the massive clean up is everywhere, we took a stroll along a  cycle path, next to a small creek, the water is now gone but ripped up trees litter the creek bed, and lengths of railing are pulled up and matted with debris.

Can't look at this without hearing the muppet theme in my head!

Goodnight dear reader, lets see what tomorrow brings xx