The Zion Canyons (Rest Day)

Question. What do motorcycle riders traveling around the USA do on their rest day do?

Answer. Jump on their bikes and do a day trip around the the Zion Canyons and the Cedar Breaks National Monument.

Once again we started out in the cool morning and as we rode up to Cedar Breaks it just got cooler. When we arrived at our first stop I found out why, we were at 10,350 feet. The views over the National Monument were breathtaking (See photo's). The canyons were laid below us and looked like they were sculptured from a scene out of science fiction. There were pretty ski villages dotted around as well which gave the area a European feel.

We called in to a village for lunch and found a really nice homely cafe which had great chilli beans and home made apple pie. Needless to say we left there feeling well fed and watered.

We kept on going around to the Zion National Park and did a walk to a lookout which looked all down the canyon. We were about 1,500 feet above the canyon. By this time the temperature was getting in to the nineties and at around 7,000 feet ABSL were were getting short of breath.

The ride back down to Cedar City was all down hill with huge mountains on both sides but was very hot. We called in to Walmart to buy a phone charger as ours gave up the ghost a few days ago.

The six of us finished the day off with a great meal just opposite our motel and retired at 9.30pm but it is still light.

Observations so far;

American are very friendly people who love to talk to Australians.

Americans are courteous drivers compared to Australians.

Americans love their food and eat big meals.

This is a big country and we are only seeing 9 of the 50 States.

Check out the photos.