Monday, August 16, 2010

Day 10 (July 31st): Rowed the Grand Canyon Blind: COURAGE. Pass it on.

Day 10…about time Stacy Stink and Lyny toad joined our crew. Can I just say I love my sisters? Their sarcasm is unsurpassed, they’re a little nutty like me, Stacy wears party pants proudly,


Jalyn can sing any Disney Song on the Spot (and some song about lone rangers and superman),


they play Egyptian War, and the conversation is always hilarious.



I Rowed the Grand Canyon on My Very Frist Try! BLIND: So, after A LOT of persuasion, Matthew finally consented to let me row. I was fabulous…need I say more? Just kidding…It’s a lot harder than it looks. Seriously. My favorite way to row is with Matt!


However, I did also row blind believe it or not…backwards! Yes, I know…quite an accomplishment. Before you know it I’ll be on one of those inspiration Pass It On billboards. Jalyn nicknamed my Mykellen Heller – how fitting.



Creatures of the Grand: There’s lots of lizards, countless exoskeletons of sacada (we think), small bugs that look like velvet, and huge toads that come out at night! We did see a soaring condor (I hear that’s endangered), mountain sheep, sandflies and hopper flies of course, and LOTS of red ants. In fact, one bit me. Now, this bite stung all day. I was shocked actually. I have been bit before and it was just a little sting and then it was done, but these Grand Canyon ants are something else. Ouch!

1 comment:

  1. I think it should also be noted that we did not see any rattlesnakes! Thank goodness! :D You're quite the rower babe, despite the hysterical laughing as you closed your eyes and "blindly" guided us into camp - glad we didn't miss the campsite! haha :)

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