Yep it was a cold night in our tent, we emerged late, tried to warm up as I got the cooker on to defrost the ice in the pot and Tanguys water tank. Unfortunately the sun had not yet shown up as forecasted, the water was still frozen around us at 10am!! Had a hot brew and a quick breakfast then hit the trails.
We hiked down into the Canyon along the Queens Garden route, which split off and joined the Peek-a-boo loop, a bit more strenuous section with lots of elevation dips. It was incredibly scenic down there, with so many ‘Hoodoos’ windows, arches tunnels and towering rock formations. Definitely the most impressive erosion formed rock features I have seen before.
Overlook of Bryce Canyon
Then it was a rather steep elevation gain and another mile up to Bryce’s lookout, where we had to go in order to catch the shuttle back towards camp for lunch. We ate a yummy buffet at the wooden lodge in the park. After warming up, we wandered back outside along the rim trail, taking advantage of the sun finally coming out for a few pics.
Looking up from our hiking trail in between the Hoodoos
Trail carved trough the vividly coloured rock formations
Then it was to the general store; only just realised there was one near the campsite. Bought a few things and shower tokens, rushed back to camp to get shower things before they shut at 6(early!).
Passing though the low tunnels carved out of the sandstone
Back at camp we washed the salt off our bikes, did some laundry, the headed back to the lodge in hopes they were conducting an astrology session tonight – no luck.
Cooked dinner back at camp, it’s slightly warmer tonight so hopefully we are in for a better sleep…
Zoe
Zoë I notice your knee is still bandaged, still the hile some … days ago?
The pics are very nice as every day.
Weather says to stay in low altitudes for the time being, no?
Baci to both
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Hi Zoe, good that you have strapped in your knee and keep putting your anti-inflammatory stuff on 3x daily. !
Hiking is the best way to get warm 😉
Beautiful site !