I often say that, outside of my family, I can count on one hand the number of friends for whom I would take a bullet. I recently had the opportunity to spend an extended weekend with "one of the five," my friend Merry. This also meant I got to finally meet her husband and their daughter - both very cool people. And every single minute was amazing.
Here are pics from our hiking excursions. Click on any image for a larger view...
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Took off early to the Grand Canyon the first day. Did a half-day hike. This is the beginning of our descent. |
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beginning switchbacks of Yaki Point Trail |
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Merry and I at beginning of Yaki Point Trail |
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further down into the next formation |
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OhhAhh Point, our destination |
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Merry and Viv at OhhAhh Point |
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view from OhhAhh Point |
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view from OhhAhh Point |
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Viv's first of many times where she'd run up and hug me. Girl is the sweetest. |
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the ascent back up |
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the ascent back up |
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Merry on the ascent back up |
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we set up camp outside the rim and then quickly went back for sunset. |
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5:30am at the camp next morning |
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Merry, Vivian, and Beau - next day at the Canyon's east rim. Colorado River in the background. |
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next day at the Canyon's east rim. |
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Viv wanted to pose with these flowers i was photographing |
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Rain squall. We drove to Camp Verde to do up the waterfall but it was too crowded and the rangers closed the road to keep it clear for emergencies. Switched gears and went to Black Canyon Trail. |
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Black Canyon Trail - it was 2:30 when we arrived and there were zero other cars in the parking lot because it was about 105 degrees. |
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Black Canyon Trail |
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Black Canyon Trail - a pretty strenuous hike due to the heat, but this is the reward - cold, clear swimming holes. |
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Black Canyon Trail - the ascent back out, early evening |
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Black Canyon Trail - the ascent back out, early evening |
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Black Canyon Trail with Viv - the ascent back out, early evening |
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Merry and Beau's sweet pooches |
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their pomegranate tree |
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their chickens. fresh eggs for breakfast every morning. |
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