Five years (almost to the day) later, having failed at world domination and seeing how well marriage had turned out for her, I married too and we have been celebrating anniversaries together ever since.
This year we decided on a trip to Jacob's Lake, near the north rim of the Grand Canyon. The lake is actually a pond but the quaint Jacob's Lake Inn, which is an assortment of little old cabins, and a small hotel nestled in the pines are so cute that you won't gripe about the lack of lake. Also, there is a dandy bakery, lunch counter and restaurant that made me very happy.
"That thing over there is called a stick-out,
which is a geological term"
It took a lot of courage for me to pile these rocks
as a monument to my loving husband of 31 years,
but I must say it turned out pretty well.
Sigh.
I hope you can smell the rain because
there is absolutely no smell like Arizona rain
Widforss Point:
which was the point of the hike,
which is only one of many pointy points in a landscape
never painted by the pointillist painter Georges Seurat
Another tender moment when I was reunited with "Brighty", mascot of the Grand Canyon and the favorite burro of my childhood reading days.
Another point of interest never painted by the pointillist Georges Seurat, is the million-dollar-most expensive-non-flushing toilet in Arizona. It can be found at the Navajo Bridge Visitor's Center. A good stiff breeze mysteriously blows up through the commode when the lid is opened, providing a unique and refreshing experience for the weary traveler.
I quite like this guy and look forward to many travels to come.
And I wouldn't mind if these two were along for the ride.
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What a great trip! I've heard they have amazing cookies there but haven't stopped before... I'll have to make a point to next time now that you shared all the highlights!
What a great post! Happiness to all and many more years and trips to come.
Here's to many more years of wandering about in the desert together (and to Hawaii and other greener places).
Ah, Jacob's Lake. One of our favorite stops. My favorite cookie is "Cookie on a Cloud." We stopped to eat Sat. on our way back to Arizona. I recommend a sit down dinner in the dining room and order the trout. Yum!
Happy anniversary! Loved your Grand Canyon pictures!
You have missed your calling - you should be a travel writer! Unlike many travel writers, you point out the important stuff, like toilet information. Love it.
First, happy aniversary!!! Now, was Jill 10 years old when she was married??? Holy cow, what babies you were. My anniversary is in January, which means if I start training and doing Crossfit now, I may be in shape to stack some boulders for my husband by then.
You are a good friend. The toilet though--ugh. voyage on
My inner traveling urge builds up just looking at those pictures. I love the little stop and shop at Jake's Lake. I was just there a couple of weeks ago.
Jacob's Lake - never been there but sure want even if it's to stack a few rooks and taste some cookies! Yes, indeed - I agree you took some breathtaking photos! I'll have to make a trip in my future travels...
Hugs
A friend like Laraine is a gift. And with my five years longer in the marriage foray....I'm able to give such profound advice....saved mark and laraine's union many a time:)) Jill
What a wonderful trip and AMAZING scenery! Um the toilet? Not much to say on that LOL
Robyn
You guys are so awesome. I love the GC! Even with all the tourists and crowds, it just can't be beat. Especially when you're married to a geologist who tells you proper terms like "stick out" and "manifold crest crease rock" (Just kidding, I made that last one up.)
Wow. Just wow!
And what a cool thing to celebrate your anniversaries together.
=)
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