I thought that sounded like a great idea.
When Kalie discovered that Alyssa had never seen "Les Miserables" she announced that we all needed to go down to Cedar City and watch this play.
So we made plans...
If we went over Labor Day Weekend, we wouldn't have to worry about a babysitter for Isaac and we would have an extra day.
Kalie and I got the go ahead from our menfolk and we made reservations.
Our tickets to Les Mis were for Saturday night, so we left Saturday around noon and drove to Cedar City.
We checked in to our hotel and then ate a pizza/pasta dinner.
Yummy!
And because we had time, we took a stroll down historic Main Street.
Alyssa met the man of her dreams, Mr. Iron County.
Now off to the SUU campus where Les Miserables will be performed.
But first, a little campus tour, complete with a ride on Old Sorrel.
There is a greenshow every night before the plays begin.
This was the last greenshow of the season.
Les Miserables was very well done.
I have seen this play several times in different venues and each one has its own unique flavor, yet the integrity of the message always comes through.
We spent the night in Cedar City, got up and went to church and then headed off for Kanab...part two of our Girlie Getaway.
We decided to drive through Zion's National Park to get to Kanab. Kalie had arranged for us to stay at her MIL's home.
While in Zion's, we explored the Emerald Pools.
Kalie and Alyssa are standing close to the first Emerald Pool.
At the end of the hike next to Emerald Pool #3.
You are surrounded by cliffs. It's quite lovely.
I thought it might be ok to hike in my flip-flops.
Note to anyone who cares to listen: don't hike in flip-flops.
You mess up your body.
My knees and I just didn't see eye to eye during this experience.
Monday morning we did a bit of exploring in Kanab.
We ate breakfast at Parry's Hotel.
This is a famous hotel where many movie stars have stayed and eaten while filming movies in Kanab.
Did you know that countless movies and television series have been filmed in Kanab?
We ate breakfast here.
It was delicious.
There is also a Little Hollywood museum in Kanab with different buildings and items used in various movies.
Alyssa found herself in prison while there.
Kalie discovered a rocking chair for a really, really big person.
And Alyssa and I took a covered wagon break.
No ride. After all, there were no horses.
I couldn't resist putting this picture in this post.
I had to lighten it quite a bit to see Kalie's face, but it is priceless.
Last of all, we visited Moqui Cave just outside of Kanab.
It is a cave that was purchased and made into a bar and dance hall back in the day.
Now it is a museum full of fossils and remnants of the bar.
And with the cave tour ending, we drove back to the real world.
I had a wonderful time with two of the most delightful women I know.
They are funny, sweet and a joy to be around.
Thanks to Kathy, Kalie's MIL, for letting us stay at her beautiful home. The dinner and company was wonderful!
And the weekend was a blast!
