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DAY 5, From California Condor to Pawn Star
Our Bryce/Zion trip was coming to an end. This was our day to fly away with a solemn promise to return. Usually on
our last day Barb & I have to get up early, maybe get a last shot of light as we head back to Las Vegas for our morning
flight. This trip with Ray & Matt, however, was booked a bit differently. Our flight wasn't taking off until 8:50pm, so, even
considering the 3 hour drive and arriving the prescribed 2 hours early at the airport, we'd have until almost 4 o'clock to say
goodbye. Although we were mostly packed the night before, we took a leisurely approach to this last day. We packed the
car, had breakfast in the Surfboard & Parrot room, checked out and headed for a lingering look at Zion. Since our tripods
were packed in the bottom of our suitcases, this would be a day of handheld shots.
We decided to forego the shuttle and Canyon Drive, spending our time on the east-side slickrock instead. At the first pullout
we stopped, I noticed a few rock climbers. They were up a rock face just passed the last switchback before the tunnel. All
but 2 of the first 13 photos in today's gallery are of them. It seemed to be an easier climb than those from the canyon floor,
like some I've seen along Canyon Drive. I thought it might be a beginners course with instructors guiding novices, teaching
them the ropes and what knots.
