I’m married to a crazy person. I’m sure he’d say I drove him to it, but the truth is he’s always been this way. A hike is never finished until he has explored every available square inch of the terrain we’re crossing — especially the ledges and the high spots. For some inexplicable reason, his motto seems to be “When in doubt, go higher. Actually, whenever possible, go higher.” The good news is that this only applies to elevation and not to drugs. The bad news is that elevation has its own dangers. In contrast, my motto is “If I pause to take a picture here, no one can tell that I really just want an excuse to stop and catch my breath.” Which is why this picture is so typical of our relationship. We were in Canyonlands National Park on the winter solstice a few years ago. He’d just dragged me all over creation in search of God knows what, and I’d let him because I needed the exercise. While I stopped to take a picture of more rocks, he decided to go out onto them. I didn’t realize he was crossing onto the boulders until it was too late — to get a picture of him in mid-air, that is. If you thought I was going to write “too late to stop him” up there, you were incorrect . That would never work, so I barely bother anymore. I just cross my fingers and take a picture in case I need an alibi. “Really, Your Honor. I didn’t push him. See? I was over here the whole time, taking a picture.” By the way, if this photo looks familiar, that’s probably because I originally posted it on Playing with Pixels quite a while ago. I ran across it yesterday and thought I’d share, since I’ve been yearning for another trip to Canyonlands, despite the summertime heat. Click here or on the picture for a larger version with abbreviated text.
LOL… Thrill seeker or not, at least you like each other enough that it still amuses you!
For some reason, I’m crazy terrified of heights. It’s never stopped me doing anything, but it’s always there. When I was in Paris, you would have died laughing seeing me at the top of the Eiffel Tower. My feet were never more than an inch off the floor, I shuffled around the platform, and I always had to have my hand on something! I saw a bunch of kids run by, not a care in the world, and almost threw up. Not really, but the thought of them running around like that… *shudders*
In other words, YOUR HUSBAND’S CRAZY.
OMG – Another awesome picture! And crazy is good! Things are never boring, right? I’m not sure I’d venture where your hubby did either, but your vantage point was pretty darn good too. These are adventures you’ll always remember, and to be a part of that outstanding scenery is priceless!
Can I come on your next trip? You know, in case you need back up. 🙂
He’s a brave soul, which I like in a person since I’m more the timid soul who’ll volunteer to wait way down on the ground while everyone is up above.
True, Kyle. We are often amusing each other. And I’m with you on the height thing. Heights never used to bother me, but now? I’ve had a few bad scares, so I’m definitely nervous around them.
Thanks, Robin! And, yes, crazy is so much more interesting and fun than normal — Hubs’s version of crazy, at least. And, yeah, you’re welcome to join us! Next up is Durango, CO and then California. Oh, wait — you *are* meeting up with us at some point on the latter trip because of a certain conference! 😉
Dru, sometimes that’s where you can find the best photo ops.
I remember going to the Grand Canyon with my family. Beautiful place. We saw some rocks sort of like that one, but my father would have had a hernia if I had gone out there!
Made a beautiful picture though 🙂
I just adore this photo. However, I will admit a little part of me wants you to photoshop in a word balloon coming out of your husband’s mouth with Whee! inside it.
And speaking of heights, conferences and husbands, last year at RWA, Montana kept trying to get me to watch out our glass elevator as we sped down (or up) 23 floors. No. Thank. You. I want to make a memorable impression on these people because of my writing, not because I hurled all over Nora Roberts in an elevator. 😉
LOL, Griffin! Yes, there are plenty of rocks to leap on in the Grand Canyon — and plenty of scary spots.
Thanks, Pam! Instead of me PhotoShopping “Whee!”, you could always make it into an LOL picture. And I’m with you on the glass elevator thing. They’re cool, but they do make me nervous.
Caryn, that is one fantastic photo…and I can just imagine him, one heartbeat before, mid-air and jubilant :).
That photo is gorgeous! Wow! that looks like so much fun!
I love that shot. Love it even more the story behind it.