- Tour of the Lower Antelope Canyon
- north across Kanab into Bryce Canyon National Park
- Totally over-eaten after every 600 g of beef with salad
- Enjoy the sunset at Inspiration and Bryce Point
After going to bed late yesterday, let's take it easy this morning. During the breakfast kellogs we watch the French Open Final between Nadal and Djokovic. After shopping again at Safeway, we drive to Antelope Canyon, a little further outside, at noon. The Antelope Canyon is again in the Navajo area, so entry is only granted to those who book a guided tour. On the advice of the motel owner, we opt for the lesser-known, less visited and cheaper Lower Antelope Canyon. The ticket for the hourly tour through the canyon still costs 28 US dollars, and for the Upper Antelope Canyon it should even be 48 $. From above the canyon is completely inconspicuous, in fact it is right next to the hideous Navajo Power Plant with its three chimneys. The group of around 20 people descends the steep stairs into the sometimes extremely narrow canyon. Fortunately, the visitors are distributed quite well within the canyon, so that everyone can get their photos. The smoothly polished walls glow in rich orange tones. A very photogenic subject and absolutely worth seeing. Around every corner the canyon looks different again, sometimes it goes back and forth in narrow curves, then larger pools await us again. In between, some sunlight falls into the canyon. However, we don't get to see the famous rays of light, so you would have to visit the more expensive upper part of the canyon. Many photos later we climb steep stairs again in the blazing sun. Now get into the car as quickly as possible and set the air conditioning to maximum performance.
One tank of fuel later we continue our journey in a northwesterly direction. We briefly see Lake Powell, the almost bizarre reservoir in the middle of the desert landscape. From Kanab the route rises and the landscape is instantly greener. Suddenly we are driving through valleys with lush green pastures with cows. The area has adapted perfectly to national park tourism with a multitude of overnight accommodations. The first hoodoos, the famous rock formations of Bryce Canyon, can already be seen in the Dixie National Forest and Red Canyon in front. After about 250 kilometers we reach the national park. In the Sunset Campground we get one of the last places for the next two nights. It's significantly cooler than down in Page. The stiff breeze does its part. The cooling off after the last hot days in the desert comes in handy for us.
While Oli is frying our giant steak and making salad, I try my hand at the tent again. This time the assembly succeeds, even if I am still not sure whether everything is correctly assembled. After we have totally overeat - on our 600 grams of beef each! =) - we want to use the intense evening light and take a look around the park. First lookout point not far from the campground in the Inspiration Point. And no matter what kind of one. We overlook the entire pool called Bryce Amphitheater full of hoodoos. A really fascinating sight. Further stops at the equally impressive Bryce Point and Paria View conclude our sightseeing for today. We drive to the petrol station shop at the park entrance and buy a cool drink before we go to sleep.
