Train to Geilo

 These pictures were taken from the train on our way to Geilo.  Tomorrow 3 train rides, one boat tour and one bus ride before we arrive in Bergen.

Oslo Norway

 We arrived in Oslo yesterday.  This morning we walked around before leaving for Geilo.  This is the royal palace.

 Akershus fortress and castle.  This was beautiful to walk around.

Kayaking the Colorado River

Wednesday, the winds died down and we drove to Willow Beach and kayaked up river.  It was a beautiful day and lots of fun.

Bellagio

Tuesday, we went to the Bellagio to see the atrium and the butterfly exhibit.  It was beautiful.  

Las Vegas

We headed to Las Vegas for a week to visit our friends, Dick and Barb.  Sue and Tom were able to join us for the weekend.  We had them over to our condo for dinner on Saturday night.

 

 Monday afternoon we hiked in Red Rock Canyon, it was a great place.

 This was a hike to a spring.

Lots of evidence of previous Indian habitation.

Wilson Mt. North

 Today we hike to first bench of Wilson Mountain.  It is a hard hike, gaining 1300 feet in 3/4 of a mile.  The wildflowers were beautiful.

 Lunch on the way down.  There was a fire here quite a few years ago.

 The photo below is the view from the top of Wilson Mt. South trail.  That is Sedona in the valley.

Hiking on the AZ trail near Marshall Lake

We drove over to Lake Mary road today and hiked on part of the Arizona Trail.  Our original destination trail head was closed due to a previous fire.