FRIDAY
6-23-2023
Up at 5:30AM. We left the house by 6AM.
Packed everything in the Dually. Drove to St George. Dropped off dogs at Doggy Day care by 9PM their time. They were so excited to see their friends.
Then we drove thru Hurricane to stop at the River Rock Roasting to get lattes. There was a PILE of Momons in Expedition in front of us that took FOREVER to get their order and pay. Then on the other side, they handed their drinks off to some old Mormon man that was in a duplicate of the same Expedition that had a shit-ton of people in it. They made us wait in line while they fucked around. Hubby finally beeped at them and I gave them the finger for holding up the line. Fucking pricks. We drove up to Zion National Park.
Stopped in Springdale at 10AM and found that I had forgotten my enclosed toe shoes. So we stopped at the grocery store (they had no shoes) and then the gas station across the street where I found some expensive ugly mens shoes to wear.
We drove to Outta Here Bike Rental and the bikes were already set up for us. We had paid and were on our way. The nice man showed us how to use them. It was somewhat awkward as the pedals were behind the seat and it was not like a normal bike.
We rode to Zion National Park entrance. Stopped to show them our park pass and then rode into the park on the Pa'Rus (pah-rey-uus) Trail. Not many people. Not many other bikers.
When we got on the road where shuttle buses and cars were driving, a stupid white car passed me within inches and stopped right in front of me! FUCKING ASSHOLES.
We found out that "special passes" were given to some cars to drive within the park. The shuttle buses are supposed to wait until you get OFF your bikes, but they often did not wait.
As our day progressed, more and more people came to the park Back on the Pa'Rus Trail there were MANY people that did not want to get over to the right side. I went off the trail because one woman on her bike was over too far. Some idiot girl had 3 dogs she was trying to walk on the trail! Some idiot people in a group would not get over and blocked the trail. Just mutual idiots.
On the Zion Canyon Scenic Drive, many people were walking (stick to the trails!) and bikes were riding on the wrong side of the road. We rode up the Temple of Sinawava then turned and went back to the Zion Park entrance.
RIDING E-BIKE THRU ZION NATIONAL PARK
STOPPING FOR SELFIE
VIRGIN RIVER RUNNING THRU ZION NATIONAL PARK
Rode the electric rented bikes into town to find a place to eat. Hubby remembered reading about one restaurant and turned into it. We parked the bikes, secured them with the bike lock 5-5-5-5-5, and went inside to eat.
Talked to a really nice couple that was just leaving seated next to us. They recommended the burrito and a pilsner beer that was WONDERFUL. Tasted just like the Downdraft in Idaho!!!
We ordered Green Chili patty Melt & Impossible Burger with sweet potato fries at Cafe Oscar in Springdale. Food was wonderful.
IMPOSSIBLE BURGER WITH SWEET POTATO FRIES
GREEN CHILI PATTY MELT WITH FRIES
After we ate, we returned the bikes to Outta Here Bike rental by 1PM. We bought a magnet for the refrigerator.
At home, I figured that we had gone over 25 miles in the bikes. What a day!
Got into the Dually and drove back into Cedar City. Then we got on the Interstate 15 to drive back to St George to pick up the dogs. We stopped at Wendy's to get them burgers and chicken.
Got the dogs and gave them water. LOTS of water. They were so happy to see us, they came GALLOPING out of the back room!
Gave them the chicken & burger. Both of them immediately got into the back seat and slept the whole way home.
Hubby got off at Littlefield to pick up lottery tickets. They did not have the Krispy Kreme donut that I wanted, so he brought out a cream filled and raspberry filled.
We drove home. At home, unloaded dogs. I was extremely tired. Hurt everywhere (but no Lupus pain) and our butts hurt a lot.
I took a hot bath at 9PM and then went to bed. I fell asleep immediately.
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