Exploring The Grand Canyon

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I was confronted with one of the most difficult times in my life when I lost my son. To cope and work through her grieving, Bud and I packed our children and motorhome and spent 3 therapeutic weeks traveling.
Our adventure took us to Missouri where we saw the St. Louis Gateway Arch. We visited Amarillo, Texas, Tijuana, New Mexico Las Vegas, Nevada and San Diego, California. Our experiences in these cities were amazing. Witnessing the landscape and beautiful scenery as we traveled the country was beautiful. Visiting the Grand Canyon was by far the most interesting and impact leg of the journey. Our view above the clouds was really something. We saw the Continental Divide and I learned about cliff dwellers. Cliff dwellers are people who live in homes beneath the overhanging cliffs …show more content…
I was very afraid, but a 90 year old man encouraged me to press on. I could not believe we ventured that far beneath the earth but we did. I learned a valuable lesson that day. “There are decisions we make that once we venture out, there is no turning back.”
My life’s journey began in Clincho, Virginia and when I reflect on my life, I am reminded that friends are valuable. You must choose wisely and be careful who you confides

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