We've been here to the Green Valley Spa and Resort in St. George, UT several times and many of the hikes are repeats for us. Nevertheless, there is always something new to see and experience. This hike to Scout's Cave in Snow Canyon State Park is always a favorite but yesterday it kicked my butt. I know I'm just barely three months post surgery, but I was feeling pretty cocky about how much energy I had regained. Sure, I can walk 5 flat miles at home without having to rush to take a nap, but somehow 4+ miles of up and down (mostly up!) in high desert altitude is different. Imagine that! My pounding heart, shortness of breath and slow walking made me realize that I'm not quite back yet but I'm very grateful to still be able to do this, even at a slower pace. But look out next time!
Tuesday morning The Princess and I flew to St. Louis, rented a car, and drove a couple of hours to St. Robert, MO. My SIL joined the National Guard and graduated from Boot Camp on May 9th, so we wanted to be on hand to congratulate him. May 8th was Family Day, so we got to pick him up at Fort Leonard Wood and take him with us for the day. He looks very handsome and impressive in his dress uniform! The Princess and her cadre of Army Wives. Facebook is handy for making connections! We enjoyed meeting some of his buddies and their families and spending some quiet time, then had to have him back on post at 9:00 PM. The next morning, we went back for an impressive graduation ceremony. When that was over, we drove to a restaurant several miles out of town. The drive was beautiful and the restaurant was actually in a cave. The "shuttle" from the parking lot to the restaurant and "resort" was an old, rickety van driven by someone who might
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