The Grand Canyon And All It's Wonders

There is no word that can describe such a magnificent, spectacular hole in this earth!  Our trip was more than we could ever fathom.  It took 13 years to arrive, but it was well worth the wait.  We went up there with intentions to hike around the South Rim and discovered we had more fun camping.  When I say we, I mean hubby and me.

We have not been camping alone in 20 some odd years.  There were no kids to chase after, no kids to dress, no assembly line for Smores or breakfast.  We could sit back and smell the sweet aroma of coffee brewing in the morning, while we warmed up over an open fire.  I love camping, because that's the only time I get breakfast cooked for me.   We didn't sleep well the first night  because the mattress had a leak. I believe that's why many people choose to stay in hotels or lodges.  However, there is nothing like sleeping under the stars, listening to the crickets chirping.  I felt so at home, so at peace.  It didn't matter that there was marshmallows smeared on my face, and sticky fingers.  It was going to stay there until the morning when it warmed up a bit.  It hit about 45 at night.  I made sure to bring plenty of clothing to stay warm and even had hats and gloves.  As long as my hands and head stay warm, I'm fine.

I didn't sleep so well the second night, either.  It was so dry that I had drank a lot of water which means I had to use the ladies room a lot, throughout the night.  The first night I had no problem walking through the dark woods, just me and my little flashlight.  I think it's because I was on a natural high, just being there.  Everything was so fresh and beautiful!  The second night was different.  I felt a little uncomfortable going alone in the woods.  So the second time that I had gone, I asked my hunnybun to come with me, but there was no waking him.  What was I going to do?  I had to go!  So I mustard up courage and went.  Just as I was coming back and stepped onto the campsite, I heard a coyote hollering nearby.  I never jumped into a tent so fast in my life!  Not only that, but they now have remote control LED lanterns!  That is the greatest invention for all mankind as far as I am concerned!  I pushed that button so fast, I have never seen a light go off so quick.

The greatest gift was being in God's world.  Listening to the birds sing.  Watching them scavenge for food.  Staring at the moon and the great vast of stars.  The crisp cool air.  (We live in the desert)  Pine trees as far as you can see. The crackling of the campfire.Getting down on the ground to take snapshots of beautiful wildflowers.  Freedom from responsibilities.   Time was on our side, I had a chance to finish reading a book.  Acknowledging that we were a couple again, feeling young and vibrant. Playing games we use to play when we were only 17 and on our own.  Laughter, memories and living just in the moment.  Such a treat.