laughing that the lights and crowds were al-
most overwhelming after our time away from
it all.
In that moment, though, we huddled side-
by-side for warmth and discussed how grate-
ful we were to be taking part in something so
humbling. Eventually, we fell silent, each lost
in our own thoughts until darkness descend-
ed, and we had no choice but to go.
Later, when asked if we liked the Grand
Canyon, we would all say yes but admit defeat
when it came to capturing it adequately. It is
the equivalent of trying to explain a precise
shade of blue, the taste of a perfectly made
pie, or how true love feels. You can't. It is just
one of those things that life requires you expe-
rience for yourself.