Day 11—Solace in Torrey

I rose to an amazing morning but had heard my phone telling me I had email. I showered and began packing and then went and looked at emails. It was some strange news that had been forwarded so many times that I wasn’t sure what was going on but someone in my family had passed away. I called my mother to help me solve the mystery and discovered that my closet cousin had died in her sleep at 59. I was shocked and dismayed and very sad. I knew that this day would be meditative and I would be making no miles toward home. I planted myself in Torrey for another day and had the pleasure of further exploring Capitol Reef NP .

The Capitol Reef Inn has a Kiva (Indian ceremonial building) built on the site that is an amazing piece of architecture. It was conceived and built by two brothers, one of which died in the middle of project. The lone brother finished the Kiva as a labor of love and now has it furnished to rent. I believe I will stay in the Kiva on my next visit to this area.

The stonework

Riding into Capitol Reef for a day of exploring. What an awesome place for contemplation.