ST GEORGE, ZION, MANTI

Today we woke up early and got ready to leave. Just as we we walking out the door Auron threw up everywhere. After 30 minutes of cleaning him up and trying not to leave vomit covered towels in the room (although it's Las Vegas, I am sure they have had worse left behind) we we on our way again. We made it to the elevator before Auron vomited again, this time he aimed with uncanny precision into rubbish bin with the tiniest hole ever.

The drive to St George took about 3ish hours I think. Auron continued to vomit but by the time we got to the St George temple around lunch time he was coming right. The cause of his sickness I am guess was drinking lots of the gross water at the park the day before. We had all been drinking bottled water but Auron had been refilling his bottle at the refill station. I tasted that water it was foul.

The temple was just a beautiful as I had imagined. It was so nice to just walk around the grounds and enjoy the peace and tranquility.

The hotel we stayed at had the most uncomfortable beds I have ever slept in. I am not sure if it was the beds or the HORRIBLE noisy, crinkling sheets which drove me insane.

Zion National Park was on the agenda for the following day. This place was so beautiful. Red rock canyons are not something we we have anywhere we have ever visited. The kids earned their first Jnr Ranger badge. They had a workbook to complete which involved doing a set of activities and attending a presentation. The presentation of the badge was all very official which was right up Auron's ally. I wish they had more things like that here for the kids to do.

We left the park at around 3pm to head to Manti. The drive was LONG. It had been a beautifully warm day in the park but on our drive to Manti we we surrounded by snowy roads and snow covered mountains. The kids were amazed, but we enjoyed the snow from the warmth of the car. We arrived into Manti around 9pm to the glorious sight of the Manti temple up on the hill.

We stayed in the "forrest" in Manti. Auron was freaked out. Obviously this kid has grown up in the city. The next day he woke up at as big SIX year old. Happy Birthday Auron. While Mum and the others went to the temple we went and got the most incredible milkshakes. I had banana and it had actual banana in it not just flavouring. I'm still day dreaming about it now. We met up with everyone to take photos at the temple before driving through to Salt Lake. 

Auron was still not up to photo taking yet

Photos can not do this place justice!

Manti Temple