The Rainbow Bridge

The Rainbow Bridge was the scenic site they had planned to visit on the second day of this camping trip. Taking a boat is the only way to get to the Rainbow Bridge. Daddy had already reserved a boat at a boat rental in Big Water, Utah, which was about 20 minutes drive from the camp site. He had planned that the first thing in the morning was to get the boat with Allen’s Daddy.

They woke up before 7:00 am in the morning because the sun was already shining and the birds were singing. Daddy and Allen's Daddy didn't go to get the boat as planned because Allen still didn't feel well. His feet were swollen. Daddy cooked breakfast for the two families. It was rice soup and steamed buns. After breakfast Allen's Mommy and Daddy had to take him to the Emergency Room for a check. So Mommy, Rebecca and Gabby went with Daddy to pick up the boat. Rebecca was a little excited about that because she could go to a different state.

The boat can fit nine people. They also had to rent a truck to tow the boat. When they were back to the camp site, Allen’s family was not back yet. So they loaded the food on the boat and set for the dock by themselves. At the dock Daddy drove the truck and the boat into the water first, then he got the boat off the trailer and drove it to the boarding area to load Mommy, Rebecca and Gabby. Then he had to drive the truck to the parking lot. When Daddy got aboard, it was about 11:00 am.

Daddy was the Captain who drove the boat. The boat was a little bumpy. It’s nice to look at the cliffs by the lake and let the breeze blowing on the face. The Captain tried to get to the Rainbow Bridge, but it was too far. They had to return to the dock to get Allen’s family. The doctor at the ER said Allen got virus that caused his stomach ache, swollen feet and joint pain. At the dock they ate lunch and talked about Allen’s disease. After lunch they navigated on the lake for a couple of more hours and then it’s about the time to return the boat.

Daddy and Allen’s Daddy went to return the boat while all the other people were waiting at the camp ground registration. Gabby found an antler which was actually a twig. After returning the boat, Allen’s Daddy and Mommy decided to go back home because of Allen’s situation. They left without pulling down the tent which Daddy and Mommy would pull down and wrap for them on the next day.

Daddy, Mommy, Rebecca and Gabby went to swim in the lake. The water was a little cold. They only swam for a little while. At the registration Mommy, Rebecca and Gabby took a 15-minute shower which cost $2. It was about 7:30 pm when they got back to the camp site. Daddy cooked steamed buns and instant noodles for dinner.

They were told there was fireworks that night, but they didn’t go. They went to bed after the dinner. Daddy and Mommy were worried about Allen. Daddy called Allen’s Daddy and got to know they just passed Flagstaff. Mommy prayed for Allen.

They didn't see the Rainbow Bridge, but that's ok. Caring a sick child was more important than that.