Sagittarius Viking
Mindful exploring, through the eyes of a viking daughter.
Exploring Red Rock Canyon
It is true that I live in a big city for the first time in my life, and I’m NOT a city girl. Luckily we’re only minutes from a really cool place, Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.
It offers a fascinating desert landscape. It’s an amazing place to explore now, during fall/winter. I’m thrilled that I am able to do that. The desert offers both solitude, and an excitement that is hard to match.
My daughter found an open, sandy spot that she declared was perfect for a dance party. So we danced. Without music. In the middle of the desert. By ourselves. Laughing our hearts out.
To me, the fact that she initiated this, is a victory. I love how her brain works. I pray she’ll stay this free spirited.
She is not my little girl anymore. She is her own person, and I am so proud of her.
Red Rock Canyon is amazing, and I’ve only just scratch on the surface. I’m looking forward to do a lot more exploring.
My dog thoroughly enjoyed some off leash time. When we got closer to the trail head I attached the leash again, and worked through some obedience sequences we do several times a day. To keep her tuned in.
While I was doing that, my daughter borrowed my camera and took tons of pictures. I kind of liked this one, that she took of Gretchen and me.
We saw signs of horses and burros, lots of poop, and hoofprints, but no animals. Hopefully we’ll see some next time. I love watching wild horses play. It’s one of my favorite things. From a distance, of course.
I hope your new week is awesome.
Love,
Ms Zen
18 Comments on “Exploring Red Rock Canyon”
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Your daughter is adorable, Maria, and she has the moves. Looks like a beautiful spot and a great place for a family hike. 🙂
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Thank you Jane! It was a wonderful hike. I never feel as close to my daughter as I do when we share an experience like this.
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I hope you find the wild donkeys. Beautiful photos! 😎
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Thank you John!
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‘So we danced. Without music. In the middle of the desert.’ – looks a superb day.
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Thank you! It was 🙂
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Spontaneous dancing in the middle of the desert because you feel like dancing is wonderful. I think we can all use a bit of that love of life 🙂
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Ooo yes! Especially since it took quiet an effort to get her there. I’m very happy things turned out the way they did.
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Aww! Love these photos ❤️ the joy oozes through them! You are blessed to have such a joyful and nature loving partner in your daughter.
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Thank you Margaret. It was a blessed day indeed. As she gets older technology and friends are getting more and more important to her, every moment like this is very special.
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So much fun, Maria! So glad you can dance with your daughter! She is becoming quite the shutterbug, no doubt she has your talent for photography 🙂
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Awe ❤ Thank you Terri! It was a wonderful day, and an amazing hike. I am encouraging her interest for photography since it helps with getting her out and doing things.
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I love her spontaneity – a beautiful thing! RRC is so rich – the plants are fascinating. I’m glad you can escape the city, I think I would shrivel up and die living in one! 😉
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Yes, me too! RRC is a saving grace indeed. Without nature it does feel like a slow death.
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Fabulous shots by your daughter! You are beautiful and so is your sweet little one!
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Thank you so much Nancy ❤
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Aww.. Loved the photos!❤
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