Arches National Park Landscape Arch
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The morning of July Sixth we went back to Arches
to explore the Devils Garden section. We planned to get up early to avoid
high temperature. As usual, it did not happen. We finally got to Devils Garden
at around 10:30 AM. At trail head we saw some people resting under shades.
We didn't know whether they had already completed the journey,
or just abandoned.
Arches National Park Devils Garden
A stroll in Devils Garden ? It sounded cool,
but the reality was very very hot. Fortunately we carried enough water
so we were not evaporated.
Arches National Park Devils Garden
I started with the ambition to reach the double-O
Arch. After a sweaty and futile struggle, I decided to make a U-turn.
Arches National Park Devils Garden
as far as I reached
This was the nearest point I reached for double-O.
The time was 11:30. I got a strange illusion that I was melting down.
Or maybe that was not an illusion at all..
Arches National Park Wall Arch
The most beautiful Arch in Devils Garden was
Landscape Arch. At least, it was the most striking one I saw.
Most of these Arches were
very difficult to aim and fit into picture. In most cases the distance was too
short for the best angle. I bet that you couldn't find a good picture anywhere
for, say, the Navajo Arch. I have been there so I know. I tried to aim
but eventually gave up.
