Frickin' Awesome Dude

So it has been a few days since I have last posted, but I have good reason. I have spent most of the last few days camping in northern Arizona and driving around quite a bit. On Tuesday we left for the three canyons (Walnut, Grand and Slot).

First up was the Walnut Canyon, it was big. The pictures I took don't really show it for how deep it was. It was really beautiful too. The walk was also good, at 6700 feet, you really get a good work out even though it is less than a mile. There were a few old houses in the side of the cliffs where people used to live a long time ago.

From the Walnut Canyon we drove to the Grand Canyon camp ground. I have not camped since I was young so I was a bit apprehensive about it, especially when I found out it was going to be close to -5°C at night. It was good though, the camping was a lot easier and more fun than I expected it to be. We spent the night under the stars, literally. The milky way was easily visable and I was quite taken aback. Marshmallows on the camp fire made it extra special. We managed to see the Grand Canyon before the night though and it was amazing. Photographs and video just do not look the same. It has to be seen with your own eyes.

The day after we drove to the Vermillion Cliffs/Paria to see the Slot Canyons. The camp ground was just as good, if not better, than the Grand Canyon. It was more secluded, wild and unique. The next morning we set out to the Slot Canyon. We got lost on the way and entered into the area for the Wave. The Wave was almost impossible to see, a lottery system was in place that allowed only 10 visitors per day. So after walking around in the baking heat for what appeared to be forever, we bumped into a ranger. He could've fined us each $500! But he let us off. We found our way to the Slots and they were amazing. Again photos just don't do it justice, well at least mine don't. From there we drove to Flagstaff and stayed the night.

In general, America is good. I could easily see myself living here. The people are super friendly and polite. The weather is amazing and the food choices are endless. There's so so much to see also, everywhere has something to offer.