Rejuvenating Travels

     Everyone needs a break and a bit of an escape. It actually seems essential when living in the center of a bustling metropolis as we do. Just recently we followed this call and indulged in a bit of remote peace and quiet.  Off to the Mojave National Preserve and the Grand Canyon!

     We set out for the Grand Canyon. On the way our trip was split and we spent the first night in the Mojave National Preserve. To say the least its not traditional camping in the sense of a campground. We were a minimum of 10 miles from any form of civilization.It was just us, our supplies, the mountains and the desert. Time stood still without any interruption.

     At the Grand Canyon we stayed at Mather Campground in the outermost loop backing to the wilderness. As remote as you can be in a traditional set up. The area was teeming with natural life as our first night there we saw five elk sauntering through the sites including a bull. We could here their calls and one morning a mule deer was just outside our tent. The canyon itself is spectacular! As cliche as it may be it truly does take your breath away and no pictures do not do it justice. There are so many tiers, layers and levels. It goes on forever. Its vastness almost overwhelms your senses as you eyes attempt to simultaneously absorb both the details and the whole picture. You spend hours just looking at the same timeless, pristine spot.



     We engulfed every experience. From eating lunch overlooking the ledge to hiking point to point of the South Rim. We drank from the spring water and watched the canyon disappear into sunset. It was an incredible experience, a check on our bucket list and a rejuvenating trip both personally and artistically. I think I can foresee future visits as we travel through.