Moab, UT to Denver, CO

Vietnam Veteran's Memorial

After repacking the car, we decided to have breakfast at Sweet Cravings Bakery & Bistro in Moab, Utah. A very nice gentleman took our order, come to find out he was "Dad" one of the owners of the bakery. After enjoying some very tasty biscuits and gravy, Mom & I agreed it was a shame we weren't staying longer so we could try their french toast, it looked delicious! Then we were on the road again, for yet another driving day...

Colorado National Monument

As we crossed into Colorado (Mom missed taking a picture of the "Welcome to Colorful Colorado" sign, so you will just have to imagine it), we decided to make a quick rest stop in Fruita, Colorado. Little did we know that there was a Vietnam Veteran's Memorial (and
accompanying geocache) at the stop we made. As we were looking at the information in the rest area, we realized that the Colorado National Monument was nearby. Having previously never heard of this place, and it being only 4 miles away, we decided to check it out. Come to find out, it isn't really a monument at all, but a National Park. As we entered at the gate (for free thanks to the America the Beautiful Pass), the ranger told us that there had been several sightings of bighorn sheep. I have always wanted to see one, so Mom agreed to drive while I waited in the passengers seat with my camera in my lap. We drove up the winding, scenic road to the visitors center without seeing any sheep, but the views were completely worth it! We then decided to return to Fruita for lunch. Using one of our iPhone apps, we discovered a place called Munchies... once again, superb meal. Finished it off with a banana shake, which was the first time I had ever had one and it was great! 

Dedication to John Otto

After our unexpected detour, we hopped back on the interstate to make it to Denver. The interstate driving was really pretty and very different from the landscape either Mom or I was accustomed too. We even passed a town called No Name and Hidden Valley. I wanted to stop in Hidden Valley to see if everyone ate Ranch dressing, but Mom was asleep so that got vetoed. We finally made it to our hotel where we checked in and tried to get some rest before our next adventure...

View from the Scenic Overlook