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Here we go...

It's happening! I am on the road for the summer... Or at least until I run out of money. 

In previous years, there has been a purpose to my trips. The first summer was all about doing things I'd never done before, things I was always too scared to do. A good portion of the next summer revolved around the ex... I thought he was going to travel with me, but he flaked. Luckily, I still got in a good month in the Sierrras. Last summer was about getting over the ex. I felt like I lost myself in that relationship and the aftermath. Months later, my friends were telling me to date, and I just couldn't. I knew I would find myself again on my summer trip. And I did. 

This summer, there's not anything I'm trying to figure out. I'm not trying to have any epiphanies or breakthroughs. (Although I probably will, because that's what happens when you travel alone.)  I'm just excited to explore and see new and beautiful things.

I left right after work on Friday and made it to Goosenecks State Park, right on the Utah border. I love camping here because you wake up to sights like this: 


Jack and Allison's friend, Kevin, joined me during the night. Actually, I guess he is my friend now, too. :) We met up with Jack and Allison and did Angel Cove and Miss Piggy (canyons) and explored Goblin Valley. Tonight is my first night on my own. I am camped on the edge of the San Rafael Reef, watching a storm roll in. Life is good.


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