Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Day 5: Colorado River (Note to Self: Don't Die)

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There are few things in life that are actually life changing. Seeing death, seeing the joy in a child's face, and being broken down by the strength of the desert. Trekking through the scarcity of the desert seems ignorant to most, but to the few who have faced: the refining fires of near dehydration, the brutal beating of the Sun, and the seemingly endless foot stomping that the hike turns becomes; know that those who haven't been in the line of fire are the ignorant. If you don't have a true understanding of destitution, than how can you truly apprehend the benefaction of plenty.




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Saturday, May 9, 2009

Day 4: Slide of Susurrus (Erosion)



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Day 3: Scotty's Hollow (Beam Me Up)

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It would be my assumption that most boy band are birthed out at least some sort of talent. They can either: sing well(Boyz II Men), dance well(N'sync), or look good(98 Degrees). Well, our boy band has none of those three. But, I'm proud to announce the birth of America's next great pop sensation Walrus 14! We can't sing, dance, or even look good; we just take good pictures in the world's most remote places.

When preparing for a trip I've never planned on deepening friendships. I would say that it's just one of the benefits of being stuck together for 24 hrs a day for 9 days. Inside jokes are created, continuous fun is had, and many a meal and drinks are shared. Inevitably these things build great bonds between people. On top of all of that you have been to amazing and physically testing places with these people. So, John Lennon was the Walrus, Bono was the Walrus, I am the Walrus!



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