Back to Basics

What a week it has been! I'll give you a quick recap of our recent trip to Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado.

1) Colorado is only ten hours away, not twelve! This was a welcome surprise.

2) Driving from southeastern Arizona to southwestern Colorado is a gorgeous undertaking. We were blessed to have views of the desert, the Grand Canyon, and the Rocky Mountains.
3)You really can be in four places at once! Four Corners, USA

4) Two tents can fit comfortably on one campsite, as well as, two chairs and a well-made fire!

5) God made sure to design some of his creation so it would not  have cellular service. In all actuality, it wasn't too hard to forget about the phone and unanswered emails and take in the beautiful scenery and wildlife He's provided us.

6) It's all good and well to have the intentions of making breakfast on site; however, you should probably make sure you bring breakfast food items: like the eggs that were left in the cold and comfort of the fridge. Thank goodness for local joints!

7) Vinram Five Fingers are the way to go...Plus, they are great conversation starters.

8) The best way to end a day of hiking about ancient cliff dwellings is with many, many s'mores and rounds of Monopoly Deal.
9) Waiting for the sun to rise is a beautiful reminder of God's timing.

10) Having the opportunity to spend four days together was a huge blessing and provided us with many laughs and memories. Wouldn't have it any other way!