50.38: Arizona: Marble Canyon: Cathedral Wash, taking a shower at the Colorado River.

One has to negotiate every step of the way. There is no trail which adds to the enjoyment and of course, the challenge. Should you listen to an airline cabin member going through the formalities, you might hear the following message: "There are two exits in the front, four in the middle and two at the rear. Sometimes, the closest exit may in fact be behind you." 

Relevance you might ask. Well, that's how one negotiates this tricky hike. A person seeks a climb, up or down, that feels comfortable. The route could be anywhere. We hope that makes sense because at times, we'd love someone to explain it to us. Thank you for flying American! or is it United?

 Entering the Lower Cathedral Wash. Great opportunity to say a prayer.
Departing from the wash but feeling dirty. Makes no sense.
And now? Remember, the idea is not to wet the feet...or any other part of the body.
or damage any part of the body. (One slip and you take a mud bath or much worse.)
That is, both bodies.
Yikes! How do we get down there? A better question. Why do we want to get down there?
It will be worth it for we get the opportunity to see another scene of the Colorado River, an American gem.
Talk about excited to reach the river or to get away from 'someone'.
They don't make it comfortable to cross the river. 😢😢 

Just made it back up from the deep. But where is Waldo?
There she is...lagging again as she contemplates the tricky climb.
The River Jordan is deep and wide...well, nice song, wrong river. (C'mon fellas, use your imaginations.)
A good reason not to take a dip in the water.
Now a reasonable person might think the photograph is blurred. No. This is what happens when a person moves at the speed of light. (There's no truth in the rumor that one of us lives in an imaginary world.)
So you need a hand? Who you gonna call?
Our last view of the river on this trip. Don't cry for us, Colorado, we'll return.
Cheers, 

Jenni and Jeffrey