Amazing

September 27, 2014

Amazing

I have always struggle with writing because, I can’t find the words to describe my feeling or thoughts. That could not be truer today, as I gazed out over the breath taking view atop the South Rim of the Grand Canyon.  I ‘m unable to find the right words to describe how beautiful and majestic the canyon appears.  Or how to describe the different colors that lit up the canyon cliffs when the sun’s rays broke thought the clouds.

Being able to stand atop the rim, and look out over the canyon with its deep, gorges, and high peaks brought me to tears.  To me this was a very humbling and unbelievable sight, I don’t believe words and pictures can begin to describe or illustrate its beauty.

This was not my first trip to the Grand Canyon nor will it be my last. Many years ago along with my family we visited the canyon while on vacation. I’ am sure at eight years of age, I couldn’t begin to comprehend the awesomeness of the canyon, and now at age 50 is still cant.

Home

September 29, 2014

Home

Well, I’m back in Republic, it was an amazing trip. I couldn’t believe how beautiful and peaceful the scenery appeared, or how the Canyon left me speechless. I didn’t want to go back to Missouri, even though I missed my family, friends, job and home. I didn’t want to leave.

It didn’t take long though for my thoughts and feeling to change, as my friend and I were driving home from the Tulsa airport Sunday afternoon.  The sun was starting sit on the country side, I realized the Ozarks, in its own way, was just as beautiful and peaceful, and at times can make you speechless.

I’ m glad I have the opportunity to travel, to experience deferent culture’s and scenery, but, as I’m sitting here on my front deck looking out over my yard, were the maple trees are starting to turn fall colors, and humming birds are still buzzing around. I realize how much I truly love home.  I will continue to travel, there is much more I want to see and do, however I will always be my happiest at home.

Up, up, and away

September 25, 2014

Up, up, and away

We arrived at the Tulsa international airport 2 1/2 hours before our flight was to depart.  Good thing we did. When we arrived at the ticket counter, we were informed your fight had been switched due to delays, and would be departing within the hour. The only down fall to the switch, was we had to fly to Detroit to catch a plane to Phoenix.

I have flown several times in the past couple years, both inside and outside the U.S. For whatever reason, every time I go through airport security I get pulled out to have my hand swabbed for explosive residue, and padded down. My friends get to walk right through, but not me, I must look like a trouble maker.

 All in all, it was a good day the flights were smooth, and we were able to make our connections on time.  I enjoy traveling, not a big fan of flying, the take-offs and landings concern me the most. I guess, like many others I have a fear of crashing, I understand that flying is safer than driving, but, in a car I feel I have more control over my destiny.

By the time we landed in Phoenix it was dark. As we were driving to Prescott to stay the night, I was curious as to what the region looked like, my friend tried to explain it to me, since she grew up in the area. I found it hard to visualize, I guess I will have to wait till daylight to see for myself.