Nikki went to Zion National Park over her birthday weekend to catch up with Renee and Pete on their US tour, now in it's third year: http://bbbtour08.blogspot.com/ Nikki was SUPER excited to visit Zion, especially since Michael had been there a couple of years ago.
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Nikki's friend Terese came along as well (you'll recognize her as a fellow outdoors enthusiast from other postss) and we all had an AWESOME time.
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Michael had the opportunity to visit Zion during the summer of 2008 when he was working out of Nellis Air Force Base in nearby Las Vegas, NV. Here he is at the top of Angel's Landing, the park's most famous trek:
( Why yes, Michael still DOES own a shirt from a Bologna Bash that was NINE YEARS AGO.)The Angel's Landing Climb was the scariest thing Nikki has ever done, as evidenced by the tears, shaking and repeated Finding Nemo references that Renee, Pete and Terese can attest to. This part here is called the "Leap of Faith." On either side of this two-foot trail is an 1800 cliff:
But, we all made it up to the top safely. From left, Pete, Renee, Nikki and Terese.
The view was amazing. Zion National Park wins in Nikki's book for "Most Beautiful Place Ever."
Nikki at the bottom of the canyon. You can see the ridge we hiked across and the arrow points to Angel's Landing.
Thai food and birthday cake after a very rewarding day.
