Trip to the West - July 14th

Day 10 - I was up with the sun today. We get to go West today! I can't wait to see Call Condor in L.A.. He's been waiting for my arrival for years. I'm so excited!

After tearing down camp, we got into the car and headed towards Moab in eastern Utah. It was a beautiful day and the sky was - HEY! EASTERN Utah? I thought we were going to L.A. - land of sun, beaches, and hot chicks. Don't make me turn this car around! I'm not kidding! Stupid window! Busta's locked it and I can't get out! Baw-bawk! Help! I'm being help captive! Someone call the police! I've been birdnapped! Help!

They're slowing down. What for? Aahhh ... breakfast. I sat and watched as they ate ... right in front of me! I'm probably related to your breakfast! Finally - help.

Listen, Lone Ranger, I need you to "Hi Ho, Silver, Away!" for assistance while Tonto and I fend them off with a fork. Now, quick - go! Don't just stand there! They're coming! Are you made of cardboard or something? Hurry ... Why, hello, Wanda. What a pretty shirt. "Novia Scotia" - where's that? She picked me up without answering. I glared at the Lone Ranger and Tonto. "Tonto means stupid!" I squawked as I exited with Wanda. Against my will, I might add.

Fine! If I have to go east, then I'll look out the windows. But I won't enjoy the ... Hey, why is everything so gray out here? And now around this bend it's all blue? Turn the corner! I want the next color! Ooohhhh .... brown. I didn't see that coming. Busta, watch the road. There's no guard rails, and I'm not sure I can muster the energy to fly if we wreck. Don't look at me like that - Watch the road! Squawk! You're making me nervous! Are we there yet? What? An unscheduled stop? You mad man, Busta!

We had stopped at Capital Reef National Park. It was the on the way to Moab (in EASTERN Utah!) so they figured they could explore for acouple hours. We saw the "reef" and then "

off-roaded" in the Grand Wash.

I finally was allowed some air, but the sun was broiling hot, so I found some shade. At least Wanda is nice to her hostages. Busta's driving made me want to peck his eyes out. Stupid driver! After a few more minutes of echoing in the canyon (Bawk! bawk! bawk!), we left to get back on the road. It was kind of fun and I actually got to stretch my legs (my arches in my foot are killing me!) and get some sun. All against my better judgement, of course.

So we got to Moab at a decent hour (the sun was setting - IN THE WEST!), set up tent, and had dinner. Or rather, they did. Again, I had to fend for myself. I gave them an evil look when they got back. You will pay for this! You ... will ... pay!!!!! Then I fell asleep.