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I really wanted to go on a trip before my mission (well, another trip ;) ) but we literally did not have a free weekend. So my dad orchestrated a quick trip to Moab so we could spend some quality time together before I leave in FORTY-THREE DAYS!!!
We left at 4 am to beat the heat and the crowds. SO worth it! The weather was absolutely perfect and we even got into the park for free! Early-bird National Park special maybe?




I had never seen Delicate Arch this close before! It's Utah's most iconic natural formation so I'm glad I have finally seen it up close! I didn't know it was so tipped, the pictures make it seem parallel.














Mango, blackberry, apple juice smoothie anyone?
After the hike we walked downtown Moab.

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