I'm not counting Vegas as Day 1 because the legit trip began en route to Zion, Utah. I wasn't sure if I'd post to a blog or what, but it's been a few days, and I've taken some amazing photos and had quite an experience that I just want to share (plus, it'll be easier than telling the same stories over and over when I return). So now, I'll share what I've experience up until now... day by day. Literally copying/pasting day 1 from what I wrote throughout that day.
About 30 min from landing in Las Vegas, and suddenly I think “what the hell am I doing?” No turning back now, I'm in it. I guess I've been too busy these past few weeks (work, house, injury recovery, etc) to actually stop and think long enough to entertain fearful thoughts. I'm going to be fine, but a week and a half traveling alone in a car, from unfamiliar place to unfamiliar place, is intimidating! I decided to get my night in Vegas and worry about the rest in the morning.
Day 1 has ended. I'm about to spend my first night camping. Today was kind of a rough start…I was winging it a bit and almost ended up at the wrong place, but luckily paid close attention to signs! The drive was gorgeous...even if I did make it last longer than necessary by taking a few extra pit stops.
When I finally got to the area, I was unable to get any campsites in Zion or Springdale just outside the park, so I ended up with a campsite 30 mi outside of Zion and made it into the park by 5pm. In my quick 2 hrs, I hiked what time allowed and realized my fear of heights is a legit issue for this trip! This is going to be a challenge.
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| I made it to Zion! |
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| View mid-hike! |
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| I survived my first day of hiking! |
All in all the first day could've gone worse... at least I got my tent pitched successfully, although it was probably entertaining for nearby campers to watch as I made my first ever attempt with this borrowed tent.
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