I'm so damn proud of my parents!

[Steerpike_Denver]

This isn't a political thread, but I just have to share an adventure my parents went on last month.

My parents, who live in Utah (non-Mormons, BTW), had heard about a beautiful area, known as "The Wave" (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wave,_Arizona)(wiki)on the Utah/Arizona border, which is renowned for its fantastical sandstone formations. This area is only accessible on foot, and access is strictly limited by the BLM, which allows only 20 visitors a day into the area. The hike is "only" about 3 1/2 miles, but the terrain is extremely rugged and difficult, even for young, healthy hikers. For my Mom (age 74), my Dad (77) and their friend Janet (80), this was a daunting challenge, but one they had dreamed of and planned on for months.

Here are some pictures they took of this amazing place:

















Here's a link for the whole set on Flickr:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/steerpike123/show/


Not bad for three old geezers, eh? How many of us will be up to a trip like this in our eighth decade?

[leftofthedial]

1. Wow.

I know that area. I can't imagine being able to do that when I'm their age (if I live that long).

What an adventure and what an accomplishment!

[liberalmuse]

2. Those pics are a work of art.

Holy hell, I've bookmarked your Flickr link. Absofuckinglutely gorgeous!

[Midlodemocrat]

5. No kidding. Absolutely gorgeous.

[ColbertWatcher]

3. "Not bad for three old geezers, eh?" Not bad at all! You got yourself some good genes! n/t

[livetohike]

4. Awesome! Absolutely beautiful.....

I love red rock country and have hiked in many beautiful places in southern Utah. Good for your parents and their friend.

I hope I am so lucky to still have the stamina to hike when I reach that age (in 25 years) :-). I'm so glad they made their dream come true.

[melody]

6. That's an amazing achievement for anyone let alone two older folk

Congrats to them ... and thanks for the beautiful pictures.

[ChazII]

7. Awesome accomplishment

and isn't the west beautiful???? Give me a Utah and Arizona landscape any day. (Yes, I am biased.:evilgrin: )

[boozepusher]

8. That's awesome!

I hope I'm able too do that sort of thing when I'm that age. I've never heard of that place. Thanks for sharing.

[jody]

9. Why do you call people my age "old geezers"? We are young at heart and wise to boot if we can just

remember! :hi: and :thumbsup: to your parents who are young at heart.

From the pictures I would suggest you give them both trekking poles for Christmas, see
http://www.rei.com/category/4500699

[Venceremos]

10. Absolutely stunning photos

wow is all I can say....and kudos to the "three old geezers".

[malaise]

11. You should be proud of them

Thanks for sharing those beautiful photos. :applause:

[Steerpike_Denver]

12. Thanks all

When my folks sent me a CD with these pictures (actually about 90, altogether), I was just bowled over. I shared them with all my friends and at the office. I had never had a Flickr account before, but I went and opened one just to share this with the world. There are any number of calendar-worthy shots there--the only problem would be narrowing it down to 12!

[Berry Cool]

13. Your parents are cool and the pics are great

Thanks for sharing them!

[justinaforjustice]

14. Beautiful! Thank You For Posting These Amazing Photos. n/t