The weather forecast for the next couple of days is still really "iffy" but come Monday, the week is sunshine and warmer temperatures. So we decided to stay at least one more night here...and then see what tomorrow brings.
After paying for another night, we loaded our laundry into the truck and headed off in search of a laundromat. It turns out there are only 2 laundromats in Moab and they are both owned by the same company, Moab Laundry Express. It surprised me that there would only be 2 in an area like Moab where there are so many campgrounds. I guess some of the private campgrounds have their own (ours doesn't), and the hotels must have their own laundry service.
We ended up at the Laundry Express on a side street right in Moab across from the Food Truck Park. When we pulled up in front, it looked very busy with all of the cars out front, but they must have been visiting the Food Trucks across the street. Steve managed to pull over enough, put his flashers on, and drop me and the laundry off. He went home while I lugged 2 laundry bags into the laundromat. To my surprise, it was not at all busy!
After lunch, we put the laundry away and Steve helped me make up the bed...that is lots of fun with an 'east-west' bed...
We walked up one side and down the other, checking out the shops, mainly selling t-shirts and souvenirs...
With the wandering done, we were back in the truck and heading to Village Market for a couple of things. The market happened to be in the same complex as Moab Brewery, so of course, we had to go in to try one of their brews!
We woke to the sound of light rain on the trailer roof Sunday (Oct. 20) morning. The rain didn't last long and the forecast was for some sun to peek through for a few hours before the rain returned. So we decided to stay put another night.
The morning sun on the surrounding mountains...
Steve took a 27 second video...
We parked and started our walk around the property...starting with the Lodge...
The lobby area...
A very personable, friendly receptionist welcomed us and suggested we check out the Moab Museum of Film and Western Heritage located downstairs...
We went back upstairs for another picture...this is the entrance to the restaurant...
And then went outside to wander around the property. Looking back at some of the lodgings...
The River Deck...
By the time we had finished our walk, it was lunch time so we went back inside to the restaurant...
Not a bad view from our table!
More lodging...
Looking back as we leave...
Rafting down the river...
The road into Horsethief Campground was in pretty bad shape, especially for Buster. But we bounced along, made it the half mile to the campground and drove the 2 loops inside. This is a much bigger campground and there were a number of vacant sites available.
After driving through the campground, we headed back home. Lots of different and beautiful scenery along this highway too, but more on that in another blog...we'll be back!
It was about 2:30 as we approached Moab Rim Campark and our home on the right...looks like we're in for a major storm! We had no sooner settled back in the trailer and the thunder, lightning and a major downpour with very strong winds started...good timing!
