We're still in Utah.........

    We've had some quiet days and not much to share .    We did move from North Salt Lake to Deer Creek State Park, up thru a canyon above Orem.   The drive up is quite impressive and Bridal Veil Falls was off the road and a popular hiking destination.    Along the way is

 the road to Sundance.    We drove up the narrow, winding canyon road to a beautiful resort, designed to fit into the environment.    There is a large ski area , hiking trails, a lodge and restaurant.   And beautiful log homes nestled in the aspens.    The actual Sundance Film Festival is held in nearby Park City in January.    We did NOT see Mr Redford altho he does have a home there.

 The campground is situated on Deer Creek Reservoir.... the view to the west was of Mt Timpanogos...a popular hiking destination....all UP !   All of the hikes are described as strenuous due to the serious climbing.

We had a great view of the lake from our overlook site.   Full hookups but only 30 amps so in 100+ weather, we could only run one A/C but it cooled off into the 50's at night.  

 The wildflowers were scarce at this 5000 ft level but the thistles were everywhere.   They are really fascinating in their structure and extremely prickly.    I did some sketching and tried to capture the structure but it was hard....and that's why I'm taking art classes very soon...........

 

Today, we packed up and headed south.....back to Moab.    It's a good feeling to come back to the familiar and we have some plans for places we didn't have time for previously.    This is the road heading into Moab and near Arches NP.

Yesterday, as P was walking near the coach, a nasty little Schnauzer came tearing across the road and bit him twice on the leg.   It had a leash but obviously not in the teenager's hand.    One wound is slight but the other is two deep puncture wounds.    Long story short, we reported it to protect other campers and it is in the dog pound until the family leaves.   The father was nice, the teenager opted to extend his middle finger at us a couple of times so P had to have a "discussion" with him.       We're just glad that it wasn't a small child that was in the dog's range.    It really was a miserable animal.    And despite Nurse Miller's prompt first aid, the deeper bite is swollen and red today and will get some extra attention.

  And to think we were worried about snakes and bears !!!