Got some help from Kay and Sam with this entry. Since our first day
at DV we have:
Day 2: Visited the Golden Canyon (we understand the geological
significance of alluvial fans now) and Artist's Palette (super
colourful mineral deposits) and all the boys took a bike ride.
Day 3: The tall, narrow and winding Titus Canyon, then on to Ubehebe
Crater (with little Hebe Crater too) - probably the most impressive
feature of the park for the young'n's - they hiked miles - and,
finally, ate out for a change. We had an interesting night too: Sam
managed to fall from the pop-top bunk in his sleep - thankfully
suffering only a minor bump to the head - our tiny Christmas tree took
the brunt of the fall!
Today: Badwater salt flats, the lowest place in North America -
where, after a hike through 3" thick slabs of crystalized salt we had
Heinz Baked Beans on toast for lunch, then another hike up a canyon to
Natural Bridge, then Devil's Golf Course where we saw spikes of salt
that had been shaped by wind and water, and then we ended the day with
milkshakes all round! Marvellous!
After all the dirt roads Rosey has an impressive layer of dust on her
paint. Our clothes have a similar appearance, so an exciting trip to
the laundramat planned next! Rosey will have to wait.
Will post some more pretty photos of our sights soon.
Top song (both on radio and sung by all): Jingle Bell Rock
Top quote: Mae randomly saying "not too shabby!" (having picked it up
from Adam Sandlers Chanukah song)
Photo here is Rosey setup on our first night at Furnace Creek with
colourful lights (LED, so they can run off our little inverter and not
deplete the little 12v marine battery) to help guide Santa to us on
Christmas day...
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