Grand Canyon is on most people’s Natural Wonder Must-See list, so it’s a good place to observe my vanniversary. I’ve been here before, but this time felt special. I sat at the rim, sort of meditating, thinking about the past seven years. And I was sublimely happy. To be there, to be alive, to be living this wonderful life. I’m so damn lucky.
On my way to Grand Canyon, I started thinking about hiking a little of the Bright Angel Trail. A mile down, a mile back up. The past week of hiking had emboldened me. There are people who run the Bright Angel from rim to rim—and back. Surely I could walk a little of it. I strolled along the west side of the Rim Trail to where I could get a look at Bright Angel. Ummmm... No. The uphill would kill me. Maybe I'd do it someday on mule back. Poor mule.
Your photos are stunning! I've never been able to capture the vastness of the view.
ReplyDeleteYou picked a good place to celebrate your vanniversity. :-)
Yes, a fitting vanaversary local Al. The grandeur of the canyon, the grandeur of freedom, impeccable.
ReplyDeleteMy living was in a travel trailer for several years while still working. I started full time travel 10-07-07 at age 61 and still feel the same way you do. Lots of things have changed but I still live in the same travel trailer and prefer it over any other style of living.
ReplyDeleteI'm wishing you at least another seven years of happy wandering. Thanks for sharing your wanders with those of us out here.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteHow long did it take for you to decide your present future.?
ReplyDeleteTo sell the house and live in a van? About a half second after I encountered the idea.
DeleteWas it decision made - full steam ahead! or doubt doubt doubt?
DeleteNever any doubt. Whether that was from confidence or ignorance, I don't know. But it was the right decision.
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