Beemer Driver: Day 11

     We began the day a little late with a 7:45 departure. The first 280 miles was a fast I-15 East, with a short stop in Vegas. Our stop was a visit to David's favorite pawn shop, Gold & Silver Pawn, featured on the History channel. From there it was on to route 89 and ultimately route 12 to Escalante. We spent time in 4 different states today just by touching a bit of Arizona on the way east through Nevada to Utah.

     Once we got out of town and onto route 89 the scenery just opened up to wondrous vistas everywhere we looked. This was perhaps the most extraordinary day I've ever had and I have traveled the world. The views from the roads thru the mountains are simply breath taking. We rode into Zion National Park which left me speechless and on through Bryce Canyon, sporting vista after vista.

     On route 12 into the higher elevations, 7000 feet plus, we encountered snow on the trees and evidence of plowing the day before. Temps were high enough – high 30’s - so we didn't have any icing issues. But we did have to stop along the way and add a layer to stay warm. That’s always a roadside fire drill.

     We arrived in Escalante’ at precisely 5:25 local – just like Stephanie said we would. She’s my GPS – I try to be nice ‘cause she keeps me out of trouble.

     We had to hunt for a hotel but finally settled in at the Prospector’s Inn. Dinner was a big bowl of chili at the Prospector’s Café, unrelated to the inn, if you can believe that.

     They open at 7 tomorrow so we’ll be snoozing in a little longer than usual. Grand Junction is the ultimate destination tomorrow.