It would be difficult to determine at which hike in Sedona we had the most enjoyment, adrenaline rushes or were just scared out of our wits. Whichever one or three it was, it really does not matter. We think the trick is to make the most of each experience whether it's a repeat or an initial attempt. We have mentioned from time-to-time that no day is ever the same, no scene remains constant—there are always nuances both objectively and from within, which place a different slant on life in general and days on 'the slopes', in particular.
From a personal perspective, in the early days, I always wondered whether we would see or experience something of interest, hopefully exciting, before we headed out to the mountains. After all, we had seen a number of different sights and so it appeared just on a diminishing returns concept, surely we would not have much to photograph. Soon thereafter, I realized how short-sighted, even silly, was that thinking process. These days we never have doubts. We know each day we are going to experience something new, often exciting and nearly as often, something never envisaged. We believe should one approach life with an open mind and willingness to try something out of the ordinary, even little things, the rewards multiply. While it appears to be a cliché that one's experiences are only limited by one's imagination and we might add, one's willingness to move out of the comfort zone, nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, the more things we attempt, the more we realize how limited our thinking really is.
'Twinkle toes' on an edge that gave us pause for thought.
I don't know what this maneuver is termed so we'll leave it as 'interesting'.
She continues...
Then pauses to think things through and ponder the meaning of life.
Studies the terrain below and...
Decides the only way to get to safety is to keep moving rather than contemplating too much.
Amongst this exquisite terrain and surroundings.
While her mate negotiates one of the real tough steps of the whole trip. May not look like much but within the context, he was giving himself a self-motivational lecture.
Meantime Jen negotiates a bit of an incline.
Enjoying the shrub-and-tree dotted terrain.
Jenni heading for the 'Hangover' after too much water...Coke.
Taking in another great view.
And another
As we rise to the occasion...actually, one does not have much option.
Jeffrey and Goliath with the former's money on the latter..
and the winner is Jenni rabbit, a 'whineless and wineless' but not spineless two days on fantastic ledges in spectacular settings.
and in second place for sheer brilliance when asked which way was down, he pointed astutely as shown. Sometimes he even surprises me.
Cheers,
Jenni and Jeffrey
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