We got back and heard there was an open mic at the bar across the street from where we were staying. We also heard they give free beer to performers. Dan and I practiced a couple songs I wrote back in February. Somehow after driving 4,000 miles we didn't have any inspiration to write any new songs, but I am sure they will come.
The next day we drove about 7 miles outside of town to Mount Humphreys, the tallest peak in Arizona. We hiked to the summit and back down, with a little hail and snow on the way up. Just under 9 miles in total it was an incredible hike. The Grand Canyon, 60 miles away, was visible from the top.
The next day we woke up super early and headed up north to the Grand Canyon. Max works on the trails at the canyon and took us from the rim to the bottom and back up. It ended up being an 11 hour, 16 mile hike.
We made it down to Phantom Ranch taking the South Kibab trail, which lies along the Colorado River, shown above. On the way up we took the Bright Angle trail, which smells like mule piss because that's the trial that the guides use to take tourists down that are too lazy to walk.
That night Dan headed back to Flagstaff and I stayed in the canyon to camp for the night. I found out that camping in any nation forest is free as long as you drive at least five miles off of the freeway.
22 miles of hiking in 2 days does a number on you, especially if you're not in shape. We're both sore, but it was an incredible display of badassery. Also, living at a higher elevation affects your body's ability to metabolize alcohol. Two beers are enough to get you more than buzzed.
So Flagstaff is a cool place in the middle of a hot state. Lots of young people and lots of stuff to do.
We are staying with my brother, Al for a little bit in L.A. before heading north.
You are really living it up...great way to take the trip wiht you from Texas..hahaha..I am following you!
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