Moab Reunion

Outside Moab, Utah

When we learned that our niece, Kate (see www.hikingtogetkidsoutside.org), was back in Moab after her Pacific Crest Trail adventure ended so dramatically (see post http://ruffingitx3.blogspot.com/2013/09/drama-and-heroism-on-pacific-crest-trail.html), we just had to touch her to make certain that she was okay.  Not only was Kate in town, but Roberta, her mother, had flown in for an artistic paint out (see http://www.staatworks.com) at the same time.  It was wonderful to see both.

As we shared lunch together, Kate spoke about her amazing adventure and how she felt about it ending so abruptly.  Both David and I had to smile when she announced that she was considering hiking the entire Pacific Crest Trail again rather than just completing Washington.  Once adventure gets into your blood, it is certainly hard to shake.  Go Kate!!!  We can't wait to see what happens next.

The rain managed to follow us... as Kate, who has also had sufficient rain for at least a few weeks, said, "this is the desert!!!"

With the rain and both Arches and Canyonland national parks closed, it became a cleanup day for us.  We found the "Barkery" and gave Roxanne a much-needed bath.  With the rain and wanting a place for the family to gather, we also found a motel room.  Thankfully, it had a laundromat, so we were able to wash enough cold weather clothing to get us home.

Our need for a family fix satiated, we awoke this morning with our sights set for Colorado's Million Dollar Highway.