Zion Bike Ride

The ride to Zion National Park was pretty nice.  Not gonna lie it was freakin cold.  Definitely a trip I plan on going on again when its a little warmer.  It was incredible out there, just be sure to dress warm if going to Zion's in January on a motorcycle.  We rode through up to the narrows.  On the way to there as we passed the throne of the patriarchs there was a huge flock of about 10 wild turkeys that we passed scurrying along the side of the road.  One of the things that I love about Zion's is the sheer cliffs that seem to stretch so high that you can't help but feel so tiny in a giants world.  They jut from the ground thousands and thousands of feet towards the sky towering over anyone passing on the roads.  Then there are the freestanding rocks that seem to be balancing on nothing and could teeter to one side and come crashing down.

 

Another attraction that always seems to be present when I go to Zion's is the great number of asian tourists.  Everytime that I've gone I always see camera happy asians running around.  Have you noticed that?  The moment they step out of the bus is a photo snapping frenzy.  I guess that they are thinking if I take as many pictures randomly as possible one is going to be a great one.  Also just another side note, have you noticed that when asians talk they always sound angry?  Just normal conversation sounds like a heated debate.

On the way back we saw a huge group of deer.  They were down in the ravine by the river grazing on what grass they could find.  There must have been 20-30 deer.  Any hunters dream come true I'm sure.
Before it was getting too dark, we stopped at Oscar's for a bite to eat.  They proved their motto correct.  Their motto stated:  "Hungry? Don't Blame Oscars."  I got the hawaiian burger and I'll tell you what that thing was a monster of a burger.  I had to basically dislocated my jaw just to take a bite.  Not complaining.  Our server was a french man with a heavy accent.  He seemed to have worked there for a while being so accustomed to the restaurant and how to work each table differently according to the individual personalities at each table.  The food was good though, if I had the opportunity to go again I would.

 

As for the trip to Zion National Park, it's a trip that I'd recommend to anyone.  The park is majestic, yes majestic.  I'll be sure to post some more about the hikes.  Like angels landing, a super tiring hike but well worth it.