So, so, so needed...

Not really sure what to say other than, wow.  Just wow.  Chels and Dash hadnt left a radius of two hours or less in the last year and a half and I had only left twice further than that.  So, to say that our ten day trip down to the desert was appreciated, needed, and enjoyed, would be a massive understatement.  Everything about it was absolutely awesome.  

Below are pics from the first day.  Dash, no joke, hiked 11 miles all on his own.  So proud of him.  Amazing place.