Capitol Reef, Utah

This is me at Capitol Reef, Utah. Here I am at Hell's Backbone Bridge with M.'s exchange student, M.

This is me with M.standing in front of the bridge's plaque. 

Here I am with M. and M.on the ridge of the bridge. It's such a long way down!

The visitor's center was cool too. It was surrounded by rock that was quite eroded and really looked like it had once been a reef.

Here is an example of  a formation like the ones I just mentioned. 

And finally, this is the Capitol Reef National Park marker. I really like the stone! It looks like it was made from the cliffs surrounding the park.

Another fun trip has passed! See you next time!

San Diego, California

Yay! A new year! This trip was my first in 2013! I went to San Diego, California with M. and her family. 

Also my first trip with M. since her little brother, A., was born! 

One day, I went to a concert in Balboa Park, and heard amazing organists play. 

There were interesting Greek Myth carvings on and around the amphitheater.

I went to Cabrillo National Monument and saw a lighthouse and pioneer cabins and buildings. 

That day it was especially windy. Here I am in front of a statue/monument of Cabrillo with M. Cabrillo was a Spanish conquistador who explored and settled the area of San Diego. 

This is at the seashore at Cabrillo. This is A., M.'s little brother. He has a friend too. His name is Flat Stanley and you can visit his blog too. The website address is coming in my next post. 

This is me at the San Diego LDS temple. I think it has great architecture. It is my favorite.

Here I am in front of  the fancy Hotel de Cornado. It would be fun to stay in one that huge. It is right near the beach, so it doesn't need a swimming pool!

This is me, M., A., their foreign exchange student M., and their dad.

This is a statue based on a famous photo taken when the end of World War II was announced. The nurse and this Navy solider were so happy he kissed her!

Well, here is another happy ending. I'll see you soon in my next post!