Update from Moab

Sat 15th Oct

Drove along US6 over Soldier Summit alongside a long train with four engines. Through Price and then on to Green River. Stopped off at Green River to visit the John Wesley Powell River History Museum. All about his expedition by rowboat down the unexplored sections of the Green and Colorado Rivers.
Carried on to Moab where we decided to check into a motel for three nights.
Went out for a pint and eats and had our first encounter with the Utah licensing laws. We sat at the bar, I could drink beer but Jenny could not drink wine there, but would have needed to move two feet to the dining area if she had wanted wine. Bizarre!!

Sun 16th Oct

Went on a half day river rafting trip on the Colorado, included a picnic lunch on one of the river beaches. Managed to get wet going through a number of rapids, but it wasn't as rough as we had hoped - probably due to the season. We really enjoyed it - yet another ambition fulfilled.
Ended the day by visiting the Island in the Sky at Canyonlands NP. As recommended by our river guide, we stayed at amajor viewpoint for sunset. Quite spectacular. Lots of other viewers there also.