Flora Memoirs: Vacation to Park City

Since Chase was leaving on his mission to Virginia in September, we decided to turn my graduation into a vacation as well. We chose Park City for a variety of reasons and we weren't disappointed.

We stayed in the Marriott Mountainside Condos and literally walked out our back door to do whatever we wanted. Our first adventure was the Alpine slide and an adventure it was! Chase decided to roll off the slide. He emerged with burns up and down his arms. He was sent to first-aid and bandaged up only to go back and almost pass out in line. I looked back to see if he was coming to get on the chair lift and he said, "Mom, I can't see anything". His face was pure white and he looked like he was a blind man. We sat him down and they ended up taking him back to first-aid in a wheelchair. I told him I wouldn't tell anyone about the incident and have been true to my word, until now.

The next day we went horseback riding. Now I love horseback riding but have had a few scary instances where the horse has wanted to be somewhere else and has taken me with him. The nice young man taking us on our tour assured me that "his" horses wouldn't do that. I can safely report he was right. We had spectacular views as we wound our way up the side of the mountain. Yes, we were sore for a few days but the views and the serenity were worth it.

Scott and Chase took a day and went fishing. Us girls lounged by the pool. I started reading books again. A luxury I couldn't afford while going to school. Very peaceful. We ended with zip-lining and the roller coaster thingy. I loved every minute of this trip with my wonderful family!