7 things I learned at the Grand Canyon

31 March 2012

[Kelley & me captured by Mason]
[1]
Watching the sunrise at the Grand Canyon is like nothing you've ever seen before. Imagine the earth changing from darkness to the most incredible colors you've ever seen. And then times what you're imagining by 82,983,920. That's how awesome it is.

[2]
A good way to disturb a sunrise watching couple is to get into a tense discussion with your brother about how crossing over the established boundary to stand on a rock formation brings him far closer to imminent death than you would ever like to witness. Said couple will most likely feel supremely awkward, stare at you, and leave. Oops.

[3]
A strong wind plus brother with long hair will result in a ridiculous picture session. He will feel that model poses are necessary as a result of his hair blowing with the breeze. And you will get great fulfillment from capturing them. You will also be reminded by your brother's willingness to allow such pictures that he is one of the most awesome people on the planet.

[4]
Bright Angel Trail is also known as the Angel of Death Trail. Wearing tennis shoes on any trail that includes "death" in its nickname and multiple trail signs stating "Dangerous Overlook" reflects great stupidity. You will undoubtedly slip, slide, and fear your life more often than you ever anticipated.

[5]
Carmel hot chocolate exists at McDonalds. And it's kind of amazing. 

[6]
The best way to get a picture with your best friend at the Grand Canyon is to hand off your camera to a willing bystander, and dance. The results will do a really good job of capturing how ridiculously awesome your friend is. And will also be super hot.

[7]
Everything about the Grand Canyon is unbelievably beautiful. My mind was most definitely blown. And it was awesome.

13 comments:

Gentri said...

Absolutely amazing! I can't wait to have a chance to visit the Grand Canyon while I'm here! These pictures are gorgeous. I looked at all of your trip pictures on fb and love them! So jealous of your amazing adventure. :)

Shaylynn... I BLAHWG. said...

The best way to get a picture with your best friend at the Grand Canyon is to hand off your camera to a willing bystander, and dance. The results will do a really good job of capturing how ridiculously awesome your friend is. And will also be super hot.

I get to introduce my best friend to the grand canyon in June, and now I'm even more excited, anticipating june.

You had an epic adventure my dear.

The Adventurer said...

Ohhhhhh girl. Ob.sessed. To the eleventy-ith power. That isn't a real number, but its a real depiction of how awesome these photos are. And you.

Mary Hone said...

Love love your pictures. I haven't been to the Grand Canyon for several years, makes me want to go again.

Jazz said...

Wooooooooowwww, so beautiful. You guys got guts though, I could never stand that close to edge, it makes me nervous just looking at the picture.

Lauren said...

Sounds like you had an awesome time! These photos are really neat!

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Clair said...

This sounds amazing. I've never been, and now I want to go so, so badly.

Bekuh said...

Lena, it all looks so amazing. I'm desperate to get out west and see all the natural wonders out there. I love the pictures, they're silly, gorgeous, and really capture all you experienced.

Mark said...

I'm so hot, and there was so not a boundary. Plus I didn't know that couple left because of us. Awesome, yet not so much. My sorrows to you anonymous couple! I hope you read my sister's blog and realize how terribly sorry we both are for causing you to miss out on making out 'midst the magnicicent malovence of the sun.

Love ya.

twiggy@thedirtlife said...

this summer, i'm meeting the grand canyon for the first time. it's been on my bucket list for a while. not that it's even been written down or developed.

but my, now i'm excited.

Danie at Pasadya said...

#4 is hilarious! That's a description of me...

Stunning photos! I think I need to take a trip to the Grand Canyon.

Stefania and Caroline said...

these are amazing pictures!
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love, c&s

Annie said...

Oh wow. It looks so beautiful. I WILL get there ... one day.

Every time I hear something mentioned about the Grand Canyon, I can't help but think of Chevy Chase in National Lampoons Vacation. Don't know if you've ever seen it (and know what the flip I'm on about!) but anyway, the photos are lovely.