34.07 Bryce Canyon, Utah: Fairyland loop of nearly 9 miles of hoodoos, snow and some mud.
An introduction to the land of 'Hoodoos'. I remember our earlier years, in the seventies to be precise. The funny thing is that in 5 years, with some good fortune, we’ll actually reach the 70’s again—this time its personal. Well, in the 1970’s, before the commencement of a movie, we were forced to watch a rather impressive advert on the big screen. It was usually produced by a cigarette company. One in particular, by Rothmans of Pall Mall, showed excerpts of the capital of England. It screened various scenes and concluded with the words, “If you are tired of London, you’re tired of life.” Whereas I find London a fascinating city, I’m most pleased not to live there. In fact, living in any major city has become a difficult concept. After visiting many lands, particularly the wide open spaces filled with mountains, volcanoes, forests, lakes and deserts, I would like to adapt the Rothman’s advert somewhat. Perhaps it reads better this way, certainly to me: “When you are ti...