Las Vegas

Vegas was a first for both of us, so it was a wild experience. We strolled around the casinos observing the people and marveling at the site of so much money being thrown around, and the man made 'beauty; all around us. Though amazing, Vegas cannot compare to the natural beauty we observed in Zion.

Our friend Alex Vaughn was sweet enough to let us stay at her home. They're place was a fairytale, as was their dog. 

Until Next time,

I&J

Our Big Journey

The Adventure Has begun. Please follow us as we travel across the US and then into Europe. 

Here's the list of our destinations:

1. Zion

2. Las Vegas 

3. L.A

4. San Diego 

5. New York

6. London

7. Wales

8. Ireland 

9. Berlin

10. Brussels 

11. Paris

12. Barcelona 

13. Rome

14. Cinque Terre (Italy)

15. South of France

16. Back to London

17. Pittsburgh 

18. Seattle

19. Portland 

20. Back to SLC

It's going to be quite the summer! If you want to see some sweet places and get some tips on super cheap travel stay tune.

Now for stop one:

Zion National Park:

This place is spectacular. We had no idea what we had been missing. While Utah is full of great national parks,  Zion has some of the most dramatic cliffs and terrain we have ever seen. Take a look at our two days there.

Day one we did the Kayenta Trail.

 Along that same trail we found the Emerald pools. 

 Later that night I (Johnny) burned my 10 year old North Face backpack.  It was given to me by my sister a long time ago and I've used it to travel all over the place. It finally broke and I decided to burn it as a tribute to its long life. 

The next day we went to Angel's Landing. It was beyond brilliant, the hike takes you on a series of switch backs up the mountain, a few which you have to hold to a chain in order to climb up.

 As we descended we had to wait 45 min for trail maintenance. This was a perfect opportunity to get some sun thousands of feet in the air...on the edge of a cliff. Not so safe, but oh so wonderful.

Below gives you an idea of what kind of terrain we were hiking (more like climbing) up.

Next up, Vegas.

I&J

Soap & Sap

Happy Easter! We have been enjoying these last few days without finals or classes so much. I have been packing away for our big travels and completing a few "to resume later when I have time" crafts. I have been pondering my childhood memories of Easter and what an incredible job my parents did. They always  made it an exciting time full of treats, family time, scavenger hunts, egg dying, and the message of the season. I have missed that dearly, but our first Easter together has been a great one.

I decided that since I am going to spend this evening with my sister, I should make her a small Easter gift. I couldn't resist these soap dispenser mason jars, and I don't think she will be able to either.

Now there is the soap, onto the sap. Johnny and I both agree that no one wants to read about our mushy behind the scenes happenings but sometimes, I can't help but share. 

Yesterday my friend Ali and I went out to get pedicures and go shopping--I felt totally spoiled.

I returned home only to find the entire house clean, vacuumed, swept, wiped down, the whole deal! In addition, a Thai shrimp stir fry with brown rice was waiting for me [home made]. 

In all honesty, every day isn't roses and butterflies, but yesterday was one of those days that makes me realize marrying him was the best decision of my life.

On a lighter note, I am going to make this tonight:

Roasted yams & green beans

Well, seeing as we tied on the Pogo music competition,

we've got a rap to write,

I&J