SATURDAY
SEPTEMBER 22, 2012
We began our day at 6:45 AM when we boarded the bus for
the trip to the Lake Powell Resort and Marina
where we boarded their two tiered tour boat,
for a 4.5 hour boat tour of the Lake Powell Reservoir,
and a 1.25 mile hike to the Rainbow Bridge.
We boarded the Desert Shadow
at 8:30 AM.
By 9:15 AM,
this mystical
triangle of jet trails
settled over some of
the rock formations.
As I walked to the rear deck
for some lemonade,
I found another photo op,
in the wake .
We were all given headsets
when we boarded the Desert Shadow,
so we could listen to the frequent
commentary in our own language.
They had provisions for five
languages.
The explanation for this rock variation,
was that the lighter color rocks near the
water line were caused by the low water mark,
which this year is 77 feet below the normal.
It is often referred to as the "bath tub ring".
The 1.25 mile walk was enjoyable
since the temperatures were in
the mid 70's on this sunny day.
Rita and Russ Goebert
just a short walk from
the Rainbow Bridge which
was established as a
National Monument in 1910.
This clear view was taken
from the position of the
above sign, looking through the arch of the bridge.
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