Adventures of 2009

California/Peru 2009





Bryce Canyon 2009


The Narrows 2009


Squaw Peak 2009


Stewart Falls 2009


Hiking by my Dad's 2009

October 2011-King's Peak

We started when it was dark on Friday and hiked 8 miles in then camped. We woke up early and went the rest of the way to the top.

Saturday morning



Part way up with my brother Chris


View from the top of King's Peak


Never have I felt more accomplished on a hike


We hiked back to the car on Saturday. I was dead tired by the time we finally made it. I'm not going to lie, I took a 30 minute nap on the trail 3 miles from the car. Saturday we hiked a total of 20 miles give or take.

Chile

End of August i went to Chile with my friend Shane. We had a layover in Dallas so I got to see some of my family. It was very nice. Bonus, I got Rosa's. My mom is the best. It was quite a fun and relaxing trip. Great travel buddy, great location, stayed with an amazing family. We flew into Santiago and stayed 3 days. We didn't do much the first 2 days because of a protest for free schooling. We spent most of our time in Valparaiso and Vina del Mar. Beautiful area. I would go back for sure. We mostly wondered and hung out at the beach. And ate tasty food. We went to some sand dunes the last day. Over all it was most wonderful. Worst part was the donut in the Santiago airport.


Sand Dunes


"Black Music" is a genre now.


La Serena


Soccer on the beach in Vina del Mar


View from where we stayed in Valparaiso


Worst donut ever!


Amazing family we stayed with in Valparaiso


La Armada


La Armada with Shane


FOOD!!!

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Adventure(s)

It's been a while since I posted something. I guess I'll start with the month of August and see about playing catch up later.

I went to the rope swing in Mona with my brother Chris and this one girl who shall not be named. It was super delightful, as usual.





My friend Heather and I went camping in the Uintas. It was amazing beautiful. I won every game of phase ten and uno. =]







Tetons/Driggs

I also went to the Tetons/Jenny Lake and the Wind Caves with Wendy and company. Super awesome weekend. Hiking, a cave, star gazing, waterfall...can't ask for a better weekend. Plus I was the only guy =]

-Attempting to fish at Jenny Lake






-Tetons = AMAZING!


-On the way to the wind caves


-Wind Caves


-Hidden Falls near Jenny Lake

The Last Couple Days

I Miss This

I miss hanging out with Xaque. It's always a good time. I miss the crew being together. I wish it could happen more often. Lately I've been nostalgic about the past. Just looking at pictures and remembering the great times I've had in my life. I know the times will only get better and worse at times, but mostly better. I look forward to the next friend reunion.

Balboa Island (Frozen Bananas)


Xaque, me and Dallin on Balboa Island


Walking to a spot to take pictures of the Newport Temple


Iron Man??


Los Angeles at night


Ryan, Xaque and I


Happy

The parking lot goodbye felt different. Partly because I didn't know the next time I was going to see her. Partly because it felt like she was the one postponing the goodbye. It seemed as if at that point in time there wasn't anywhere else she'd rather be than there in my arms. There was no other place I wanted to be than there with her. When I am with her I am the happiest. I miss her with this distance between us. Thinking about the memories we made together makes me smile.

Days Don't Get Any Better

I absolutely LOVE every second I spend with her. No matter what we are doing. Eating tasty food, going to the beach, or whatever it may be. Distance sucks, but that can change. Err, will change and hopefully soon.

Good Times

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Best Week Ever!

Although there was a lot of driving and little sleep, it was the best week. I love being able to spend time with the most amazing girl ever. She makes me the happiest.