A couple of weeks before this hike near Moab, we were hiking in Durango and we mentioned a squeaking hip. Where's an orthopedic surgeon when you need one, especially on a mountain. Fast forward and we were finishing another extraordinary hike when we saw 3 fellows standing around a truck with a fourth lying on the ground, obviously feeling sick or tired or maybe, both. They were cyclists. The clue was the bikes on the truck. Pretty observant, huh!
One thing led to another and we had, which occurs frequently, an interesting conversation. The guy on the ground recognized our accents which always creates an opening. His buddies did not pay him much attention because he was, after all, a dentist. Who loves teeth guys? (With deep apologies to a great dentist, Derek Lichter.) The other three were medical doctors, the one an orthopedic surgeon. In case you missed it, that was the climax. Shows you. Never know who'll you meet--just have to get the timing correct.
When the day begins with reflections, I know it's a great start.
Jen reaches the endpoint. We climbed higher and then dropped down so we could see the river again. The magnificent Colorado.
Continuing our pursuit of the River...now we notice there's an easier way to follow it. "Jen, please get the car."
The movie set of the 'Rocky' series.
Jen about to hit a wall. Relief for one of us.
Taking a walk on the wild side.
"Where's everyone? I'm a people person--can't stand this loneliness any longer."
Going round the bend in step.
"It's not the end of the day...let's go, son."
'I talk to the walls...'
Cheers,
Jenni and Jeffrey
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