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Our Journey to Our Third Continent, Asia Dec-2022

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We are headed to the Philippines. After seeing all 50 states, 40 countries in Europe, we are set to explore Asia.

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Boston

Day 1 Itinerary

Places visited: Boston

Boston

Boston

Goodbye, Maine. Until we see you again. We are headed to explore the continent of Asia, our third continent. But first, we will explore some of America’s most stunning national parks.

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Phoenix, Kanab

Day 2 Itinerary

Places visited: Anthem - Kanab

Anthem
Anthem
Anthem
Anthem
Anthem
Anthem
Anthem
Anthem
Anthem

Anthem

First stop, Anthem, Arizona. We visited Mark’s uncle and aunt, Dave and Carol. They were nice enough to allow us to leave our extra luggages at their house while we explore some of America’s most stunning national parks for the second time. We also enjoyed a home made scrumptious brunch. Thank you, Carol and Dave.😘

Kanab

Kanab

We stayed at the Holiday Inn in Kanab because it had an indoor swimming pool and hot tub.

Day 3 Itinerary

Places visited: The Belly of the Dragon (Trailhead) - Zion National Park

The Belly of the Dragon (Trailhead)
The Belly of the Dragon (Trailhead)
The Belly of the Dragon (Trailhead)
The Belly of the Dragon (Trailhead)
The Belly of the Dragon (Trailhead)
The Belly of the Dragon (Trailhead)
The Belly of the Dragon (Trailhead)
The Belly of the Dragon (Trailhead)
The Belly of the Dragon (Trailhead)
The Belly of the Dragon (Trailhead)
The Belly of the Dragon (Trailhead)
The Belly of the Dragon (Trailhead)
The Belly of the Dragon (Trailhead)

The Belly of the Dragon (Trailhead)

We love Kanab, Utah! It is surrounded by interesting trails including this Belly of the Dragon.

Zion National Park
Zion National Park
Zion National Park
Zion National Park
Zion National Park
Zion National Park
Zion National Park
Zion National Park
Zion National Park
Zion National Park
Zion National Park
Zion National Park
Zion National Park

Zion National Park

The first time we came here was during our 50 state tour in our 38 ft Tiffin Class A motorhome during the Pandemic. We drove through the park in our little honda car that was usually towed by our motorhome. We used it to drive around and explore. In 2019, the trails and visitor centers were closed. Now we are back, and trails are now open!

Day 4 Itinerary

Places visited: Best Friends Animal Sanctuary - Bryce Canyon National Park

Best Friends Animal Sanctuary
Best Friends Animal Sanctuary
Best Friends Animal Sanctuary
Best Friends Animal Sanctuary
Best Friends Animal Sanctuary
Best Friends Animal Sanctuary
Best Friends Animal Sanctuary
Best Friends Animal Sanctuary
Best Friends Animal Sanctuary
Best Friends Animal Sanctuary
Best Friends Animal Sanctuary
Best Friends Animal Sanctuary
Best Friends Animal Sanctuary

Best Friends Animal Sanctuary

Best Friends Animal Sanctuary - 6,000 acres of red canyon land is home to hundreds of best friend animals such as cats, dogs, birds, horses, pigs, goats and other adoptable animals. It has state of the art veterinary hospitals, puppy and kitten preschool, many stables, and many special houses for special needs pets. We enjoyed our tour and all the lovable animals. Nika was adopted by Jasper.

Bryce Canyon National Park
Bryce Canyon National Park
Bryce Canyon National Park
Bryce Canyon National Park
Bryce Canyon National Park
Bryce Canyon National Park
Bryce Canyon National Park
Bryce Canyon National Park
Bryce Canyon National Park
Bryce Canyon National Park
Bryce Canyon National Park
Bryce Canyon National Park
Bryce Canyon National Park

Bryce Canyon National Park

Queens Garden in Bryce Canyon National Park. At 9,100 ft, Queens Garden is perhaps our favorite hikes in the world. Last time we were here was summer time. This time, we needed grippers. We loved seeing the hoodoos again up close and personal. What an out of this world hike.

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Kanab, Coconino County, Page

Day 5 Itinerary

Places visited: Page - Wiregrass Canyon Trailhead - Toadstool Hoodoos Trailhead

Page

Page

We had meeting in Page, Arizona.

Wiregrass Canyon Trailhead
Wiregrass Canyon Trailhead
Wiregrass Canyon Trailhead
Wiregrass Canyon Trailhead
Wiregrass Canyon Trailhead
Wiregrass Canyon Trailhead
Wiregrass Canyon Trailhead
Wiregrass Canyon Trailhead
Wiregrass Canyon Trailhead
Wiregrass Canyon Trailhead
Wiregrass Canyon Trailhead
Wiregrass Canyon Trailhead
Wiregrass Canyon Trailhead

Wiregrass Canyon Trailhead

Kanab, UT has so many interesting trails. This one took us all the way down in a canyon. So desolate. So serene.

Toadstool Hoodoos Trailhead
Toadstool Hoodoos Trailhead
Toadstool Hoodoos Trailhead
Toadstool Hoodoos Trailhead
Toadstool Hoodoos Trailhead
Toadstool Hoodoos Trailhead
Toadstool Hoodoos Trailhead
Toadstool Hoodoos Trailhead
Toadstool Hoodoos Trailhead
Toadstool Hoodoos Trailhead
Toadstool Hoodoos Trailhead
Toadstool Hoodoos Trailhead
Toadstool Hoodoos Trailhead

Toadstool Hoodoos Trailhead

This is one of our top three hikes in the world. It seems like we were in a different planet.

Day 6 Itinerary

Places visited: Horseshoe Bend - Lake Powell - Monument Valley - The View Hotel

Horseshoe Bend
Horseshoe Bend
Horseshoe Bend
Horseshoe Bend
Horseshoe Bend
Horseshoe Bend
Horseshoe Bend
Horseshoe Bend
Horseshoe Bend
Horseshoe Bend
Horseshoe Bend
Horseshoe Bend
Horseshoe Bend

Horseshoe Bend

Horseshoe Bend never disappoints. ♥️

Lake Powell
Lake Powell
Lake Powell
Lake Powell
Lake Powell
Lake Powell
Lake Powell
Lake Powell
Lake Powell
Lake Powell
Lake Powell
Lake Powell
Lake Powell

Lake Powell

I love the unique Lake Powell. We traced our steps to figure out where we stayed in our motorhome 2 years ago. Sadly, the water level is extremely low. There are still quite a few large and fancy party boats in the marina. Lake Powell is heavily used by locals and tourists alike.

Monument Valley
Monument Valley
Monument Valley
Monument Valley
Monument Valley
Monument Valley
Monument Valley
Monument Valley
Monument Valley
Monument Valley
Monument Valley
Monument Valley
Monument Valley

Monument Valley

Mark really wanted to return to the Monument Valley. When we came here during the pandemic, everything was closed. The Navajos suffered a lot from covid-19. Now, the park is open. Monument Valley is on Navajo land, and the hotels and restaurants employ local Navajos. We drove the 17 mile scenic drive as we were blown away by these commanding monuments made up of sandstone. We saw East Mitten Butte, West Mitten Butte, Three sisters, Elephant Butte and many more. Our hotel at The View Hotel stands up to its name. We have views of the Monument Valley.

The View Hotel
The View Hotel
The View Hotel
The View Hotel
The View Hotel
The View Hotel
The View Hotel
The View Hotel
The View Hotel
The View Hotel
The View Hotel
The View Hotel
The View Hotel

The View Hotel

Many beautiful handmade Navajo art, pottery and jewelry in The View Hotel.

trip-journal-location
Flagstaff

Day 7 Itinerary

Places visited: Flagstaff

Flagstaff
Flagstaff
Flagstaff
Flagstaff
Flagstaff
Flagstaff
Flagstaff
Flagstaff
Flagstaff
Flagstaff
Flagstaff
Flagstaff
Flagstaff

Flagstaff

What a treat to get together with some friends we met in Picacho, AZ during our 50 state motor home trip. The Sharps are pretty cool!

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