Moabulous

Moab has just been spectacular. Aside from thinking I was going to have to take a break from the hike this morning, which I was mortified to do around all these uber-in-shape people in this class, the views were nothing short of breathtaking.

This picture is of early on as we went into "Negro Bill" Canyon. Recently the name was changed from... well, you get it. It wasn't politically correct to say the least.

More scenery from the canyon.




Approaching the arch named "Morning Glory." This arch was a short hike into the canyon. And short apparently means over an hour in Utah.
A view from under the arch.

Now looking straight up from underneath.


These last two were of us playing with the reflections from the water pooled under the arch.

The Drive to Moab

First of all, Moab is a city in Utah. It's located just between Arches National Park and Canyonlands National Park. And it doesn't stand for "mother of all bombs." Its a biblical name, look it up if you care.

So I'm doing this drive and I realize that pictures just do not do this area justice. Its one thing to see some amazing close-ups of the place that are here but the thing that really makes the west spectacular is that you are surrounded by it. Even those panorama pictures just don't capture it. I was snowboarding yesterday at 8,000+ ft and today I'm in the "high desert" with vivid red rocks and typical cacti. So, yeah, I'm taking pictures, but they just don't to this place justice.

SLC Pics & Roadie Stragglers

Forgot I switched to the big camera in the Rockies after leaving Denver. Enjoy!!

Driving into the mountains. Went from 5280ft to 11180ft!!


Haha! The Volvo at the top. It did pretty well on this trip, I was impressed.


More mountains and long strait-away's. Good thing I wasn't inclined to speed.


The not-so-mighty Colorado River. Well, to be fair I had just crossed the continental divide. Pretty cool to think that this river eventually forms the Grand Canyon several hundred miles away.


And this is the view from the medical school. Not too shabby.


More to come, its been snowing here the last two days but its supposed to be spectacular later this week. Plus we're doing the practical skills in Moab this weekend!

Road Tripping

Its picture time!!

I like driving at night... cool shot of the trees at our house as I was leaving Friday night.



Not the best picture in the world but I was excited to pass the arch. I finally get to go west past the Mississippi!


Cool sunset as I chase the sun into the west.


The Rockies!!!


Dinosaur, Co. That's the name of the town. As my brother said, "that almost makes the whole trip worth it!"


Those were highlights from the drive, the SLC pics to come soon!

Cotter?

Welcome back blogworld!

Since I've retired from this hobby a lot has changed. Both in the rest of the world and in my own. I can't/won't stop the person who ultimately gave me enough reason to shut down this blog from reinstating his nosy voyeuristic behaviors. I have, however, learned my lesson. The list of things I won't talk about on here is short, but unfortunately it does exist now. Its a tough compromise for someone who prides himself on speaking his mind, but what can you do?

Lets get back up to speed:

- I'm in my last two weeks of medical school
- I'm taking a class in beautiful Salt Lake City
- I'm going to start my internship in Emergency Medicine in New York City!!

So lets see where this takes us... should be fun!