We started early for the Grand Canyon but never made it. First we stopped to help a guy whose engine had caught on fire. That was in the Mojave Desert. While traveling we saw signs for St. Andrew's Monastery and followed them for quite a ways. We ended up on a dirt road filled with ruts. We could only go so far before the road deteriorated to the point that we didn't want to be on it any further.
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| On the road to St. Andrew's |
Then we decided to make a side trip in to see Hoover Dam. It was really crowded and hot. In fact the temp was 100 right outside the Lake Mead area.
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| At Hoover Dam |
After getting back on Rt. 15 we drove through the Virgin River Gorge towards St. George, Utah. Then went through Zion National Park. I love the drive through this spectacular scenery.
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| Virgin River Gorge |
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| at the Visitor's Center |
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one of two tunnels. This one
was built in 1931 and is 1.1 mi long |
