Another early morning hike. The peak was approx 2500 feet above sea level, with the last couple of turns like corkscrews. I caught sight of the steep pitch of the mountain and feared for my tender body slipping and crashing into boulders and cacti. I had a small panic attack, and then screwed my courage to the sticking place and carried on until I made it to the top. Big A was the perfect partner--promising to pick a careful path and offering to physically hold my hand but not pushing or coaxing me into doing it. It was cool and drizzly and spectacular when I got to the top.
We stopped at Del Taco (BEST DONUT BITES EVER) and then returned to our hotel room to shower, nap, and get to the airport for the trip home.
When we got home, we opened the door to see all the sibs eating takeout and just hanging out together. It was a lovely tableau and a peek into how well "sibs' week" had gone.
Pic: From the top of Two-Bit Trail in the Phoenix Mountains this morning.
6 comments:
Enjoy family.
That photo looks like you're commanding the Heavens.
It sounds like you had a terrific getaway. I'm so glad. I hope you feel rested and rejuvenated.
What a great photo!
Whenever I hike like that, I always think "how am I going to get down?" I'm super brave on the uphill, but I'm scared coming down. I have hiking poles for super steep pitches.
It sounds like you had a really great time!
Lovely, joyous picture.
Thank you, Gillian!
Nance--Haha. I was grateful to be up there!
Nicole--My hiking poles were safely at home. Have made a note to carry them the Camelback so my hands are freer.
Steph--Thank you. It was such a moment of joy.
I occasionally listen to a podcast about chain restaurants called Doughboys and they always talk about Del Taco and I must confess I not-so-secretly am interested in going there!
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