Manti and Cedar City, Utah

When M.'s parents decided to take a trip over a long weekend, I knew I wanted to jump in the suitcase.  We went to Manti and Cedar City, Utah. 

  This is me with the Manti Utah LDS temple in the background.  It was completed in 1888 and has wonderful woodwork and craftsmanship throughout the building. 

Something unique about it: it has two staircases that are self-supporting and absolutely gorgeous!  Here is a picture.  They don't make architecture like this anymore.  Nice work, pioneers!

On Saturday, we went on an awesome hike in the morning.  It was to Kanarra Falls.  You drive through Kanarraville to get there.  Kanarraville is a VERY small town.  We actually read a sign that said it is home to the first ever all female volunteer fire department.  As 86-year old Fern Bauer, a lifelong resident of the town and one of the volunteers said, "We needed a fire department, and when women need something, they get it."  Apparently, the women were too busy to pose for a photograph.  I couldn't find any photos of them.

The falls were so beautiful!  It was the first time M.'s mom had hiked in a slot canyon.  I rode in the backpack most of the way and only got out to take pictures. That's okay because I didn't want to get wet!

M.'s parents found this great bed and breakfast inn in Cedar City.  It's called The Big Yellow Inn.  You can see why.  There were so many knick knacks in that place, I couldn't resist hiding among them.  Can you find me in the parlor? The next two pictures are the bedroom, but I didn't hide in there.  The furniture throughout the home was fantastic!  Do you see me in the library?  I can definitely recommend this as a great place to stay.  Delicious breakfast, friendly innkeepers, charming atmosphere, convenient location, and on and on. 

Summer in Cedar City is time for the Utah Shakespeare Festival.  Several plays run all summer.  People come from all over the country, stay a few days in Cedar City and watch plays.  Some are Shakespeare, some are not.  M.'s parents saw "Les Miserables" and "To Kill a Mockingbird."  

I was going to pose in front of the banner, but when I got there, I recognized Jean Valjean and Thenadier from "Les Miserables" without their costumes and makeup.  I explained my purpose and they graciously posed with me.  Thanks, gentlemen!  Break a leg!

It was a great trip filled with adventure, history, and culture!  Until my next adventure, bon voyage!