Morning number 2 was leisurely as well and meant that we could take breaks in the middle of getting ready. Michelle and I were both reading ROOM for book club and were thoroughly sucked into it.
Amie had gifts for us!
Amie taught Melinda how to play Sudoku.
Michelle had to spend some time on the phone with various family members because her mom ended up in the hospital. It was quite worrisome and yet we were in the middle of nowhere and thousands of miles from her mom...it's a good thing prayers travel well.
We ventured into town again and saw a few more fun sites, including this very blue house with intimate apparel on the line (yes, it is the home of one of Amie's relatives!).
We went to lunch at a gas station in town because Amie's mom recommended the pizza there.
I couldn't believe it when Amie showed us Jessica's picture on the wall of this gas station! It was like visiting another planet, but different.
The pizzas took awhile to cook so we spent some quality time in the gas station...weird.
Fun though.
The pizza was really good and I indulged in a Coke again. (It's a slippery slope for me after being off diet Coke for 6 years! I thought if I drank Coke I wouldn't like it enough to get hooked, but I keep thinking about it and wanting it.)
After lunch we drove down the road to the Hole in the Rock Monument where we read about the amazing story behind it. It confirmed for me once again (as if there was any doubt) that I was NOT cut out to be a pioneer!
Beautiful.
Covered wagons are narrower than I thought!
After our time at the monument we drove around some more to take in the scenery. Amie was kind enough to humor Michelle and I when we wanted to stop to take photos.
Michelle took some pictures of me taking pictures.
And I took some of her too. I love it that we share a passion for photography!
This is one of my favorite shots.
Amie also took us to the reservoir to see more beautiful sights.
After touring the town, we spent a couple hours watching "Persuasion" (oh Mr. Higgly bottom).
And cutting coupons and loading pictures for blog posts on the laptop. I had seen that version of the movie before but Michelle and Melinda hadn't and I really wasn't sure if they were going to recover. Jane Austen has such a way of building up to a big finish.
We ventured out one last time to go to dinner at a place that cooks everything in an outdoor brick oven. It was tasty food and an interesting place to visit. We had to drive over a super narrow bridge to get there (good thing Amie was driving) and the people at the table next to us were German tourists (apparently they wanted to go back in time too).
**Have you heard the Hole in the Rock story before?
Have you seen "Persuasion"?
Do you enjoy Sudoku?
Ever hung your undies on the line?**
Comment Window Tidbit: Today was crazy busy, I worked 9 hours, did Orchestra car pool, came home and planted daffodils, went to dance class, helped Whitney with her homework and then blogged. I'm wasted.
9 comments:
That story of the hole in the rock amazes me. I really was not meant to be a pioneer!
Ashley has taken over my soduku book. I don't even know where it is. She stole it that first night back and has been obsessed with it ever since.
Ahh, Mr. Higgly bottom, yum!!
The gas station food cracks me up. My co-workers tease me because there is a place inside the Exxon gas station near the office that supposedly has good lunch plates and I informed them I don't "do" gas stations.
I have never seen Persuasion. But really, what have I seen?!
What a great way to spend time relaxing with friends. I am jealous you squeezed in so much reading time.
The laundry line kills me!
I'm a believer in all kinds of finds at the gas station - there is one in American Fork with a cute baby boutique inside! Seriously.
Oh I am LOVING looking at all these pictures and reading about your time in Escalante!! It looks like you had such a great time! I think the idea of a girls weekend...sleeping in and lots of reading sounds HEAVENLY!!
Many, many thanks for cropping out my chins when you took that first picture!!
The gas station pizza reminded me of the place on the hill to Provo with burritos - I still want to try those.
I didn't know if I was going to recover from Persuasion either. Oh my.
My favorite photo is the orange flowers and blue sky. Gorgeous!
What a great weekend with friends. I love the going back in time, the laundry on the line, dinner at the gas station. So great every one took the time to make this happen.
I love Persuasion, but the original version with Amanda Root & Ciaran Hinds. I swoon at the end. Every time.
I also swoon at the end of North & South.
I also swoon at the end of reading Outlander. Awesome smexy book, full of smexiness.
Loving your girl's getaway! There is something amazing when you gather great women and spend time together! Looks like a great time!
The clothes line - fantastic!
Haven't seen Pesuasion. I do enjoy Sudoku.
Went to a dance class? Do share!
Now I'm not sure if Escalante is North or South...I could Google it, but I lack motivation...
Michelle is always so dolled up, I love it. I resent having to wear anything beyond pajamas. See above note re motivation.
As always, I love your nature photographs.
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