Hello Hive friends.๐๏ธ Iโm very grateful for those who visited and read my previous blogs blogs. Tenchuuu ๐ Hopefully, I was able to share a positive vibe through it. Anyways, for today's blog, let's indulge in reminiscing the get together experience I had with my college friends last winter break, December 2023. As I've told you, every quarter, we have a week of break but for winter break we do have 2 weeks of break here in the US. All of my college classmates are also currently teaching in different states of America. One was from Florida, the other one's from Texas, and then two of us are from Arizona.
This is me with 3 of my college classmates.
# Williams, Arizona
From Phoenix , Arizona, we travelled straight to Williams, Az. Taking the van that we rented, it took us 3 hours to reach our first destination. The agenda? Ride the Canyon Coaster at their adventure park. It's not an ordinary coaster ride as it travels around, up and down a high canyon. The entrance was 35$ per person and we got to take a live video of ourselves for 16$ which was sent to our email. It was so much fun as you get to control the speed of your ride. I remembered constantly screaming on top of my lungs as the very cold wind touches my face. I wont deny, it numbed my face ๐คฃ. For adventure seekers, you can take the full speed going down the hill but you can take the brake to slow it down as well. The downside of it was that, it's only for one time ride. Nevertheless I could say it is definitely worthy of every penny.
Then we also booked the Snow tubing for night schedule. It's awesome how they can maintain the ice on the place when it wasn't literally snowing in the place. But, one must be well geared for its extreme coldness. We lined up on an escalator that brought us up to the mountain bringing with us our inflatables. Then when you get there, you get to choose whether you want to slide down alone, with partner or even in a group. The best part of it is that you can enjoy it repeatedly as much as you want. I only got to ride 3 times while my hubby did it 4 times. We booked a hotel where we stayed overnight.
This is the escalator that took us on top of the mountain.
The Grand Canyon excursion
The following day, we prepared early for another hour and half travel going to the most anticipated Grand Canyon. It was indeed a blessed day as we got to enter the place for free. Usually, every vehicle's pay cost 35$. Here, we experienced the different view of the grandest canyon in the world as we stopped at its different view point. Even if it was my third time visiting the grand canyon, I was still in awe of its unbelievable beauty and landscapes. So far, it was a perfect weather to visit it as the sky was as blue as an ocean. You can comfortably take pictures due to the absence of extreme heat that is typical to Arizona's weather.
This is us comfortably and happily squeezed in one medium size van .
These are the 3 different view points that we stopped by and took pictures with.
The travel along the long roads surrounded by vast valley, rock formations and canyons is simply spectacular. The mind blowing beauty of the sky and clouds even added to such surreal feeling. It would always humble me and be thankful for such blessed opportunity to bear witness to it.
The Horseshoe bend
We then proceeded to travel further to the Glen Canyon where the most renowned Horseshoe bend is located. You wanna guess why is it called that way? Yep, youโre right. It got its name by its shape like a horse shoe and flowing water bent around a canyon. But, because of the Colorado river that doubles back on it making the view even more spectacular . However, it didnโt appear as majestic as the first time I went. Later, I realized itโs because of the different season. It was June when I first visited it with some friends. Thus, there are greeneries below the canyon surrounding the Colorado river that bends around the majestic landform. More so, the water in it did not appear vibrant green and it looks dull dark blue color. Thus, I am assuming itโs because of the freezing temperature. Gladly, we arrived there by sundown so that was able to make up for it.
Another thing, because itโs winter time and breaks are longer, there were more tourists than we anticipated. The taking of wonderful pictures were kind a rush due to a lengthy line of people wanting to be on the best spots. This tourist attraction is free for all but tourists had to pay for the parking. Yes, pay parking is a big thing in America especially in the main cities and tourist spots. Though there are still free public parking lots but they are mostly far from the main attractions area.
After all the Arizona experiences, we got the chance to enjoy the lively night of Las Vegas before heading back to Arizona. We got home at 9 a.m. the following day.
And this is again a quick good bye.๐๏ธ Thanks for spending your precious time in my blog, hope you enjoy it. โบ๏ธ Pls feel free to drop your comments and feedback.
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Wow! What a beautiful scenery at Arizona. I have been seeing it at windows. Hope to visit US with the J1 Visa or H1B. My friends are also now there in Arizona. Have safe travels.
Thank you @pinkchic . Yes, its is indeed known for its very spectacular Canyons. Yes, coming to the US is definitely worth it,hope u can come soon.โบ๏ธ
A pleasant holiday in beautiful nature with friends is a memory that cannot be forgotten
Yep thats true @juliansokto . Thanks for your feedback.๐
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Hey there. Love that multicolor terrain hehe... Btw, are you guys Filipinos?
You guys are lucky to get teaching jobs in the US โบ๏ธ.
Thank you.. @jane1289 . Yep, loud and proud Filipinos here..
We got blessed to pass all the needed requirements ๐
The Grand Canyon looks stunning hope you had a great time in vegas itโs certainly on the bucket list for me to visit
Yes it is indeed stunning @itcouldbecloud . Las Vegas is also very vibrant. Our Las Vegas trip was just a quick visit tho. Wish u can visit it real soon โบ๏ธ
Wow, amazing place to explore, love the rock formation and view on the cliff
Thanks @intoy.bugoy . ๐
Wow. That's an amazing place. Perfect to have an adventure with loved ones. Thank you for sharing this adventure @jubilantjenny.
Thanks @edver143 . It's my pleasure to share such wonderful experiences.๐
Living the American dream, huh? ๐
I have had Arizona on top of my bucket list since I was a kid. I really hope I'll get to see all these beauties with my own eyes one day rather than virtual ๐
Your are definitely right @gabrielatravels โบ๏ธ Yes pls,! They may look amazing in the pictures but seeing them personally is way different! It will surely make you appreciate how wonderful these creations are.
Oh my goodness, what beauty and majesty. It still amazes me the variety of environments we are lucky to have in one country. Friends of ours recently got a place in AZ and I've never been, so looking forward to seeing it's loveliness in person one day. That ride looks fun!
Thanks @donnadavisart .. Glad you liked it. But to be honest, these pictures doesn't even give justice as to how it appears in front of you. Definitely try the ride in Williams. ALSO, there was even a train that gives you a tour FROM Williams around the Canyons itself. Yet, haven't had the chance to try it though. Hope you get to visit soon...โบ๏ธ
Arizona has always called my attention! I guess to rent a van, and spend many hours on the road how you did, is an amazing way to actually experience properly that part of the USA. The pictures are simply stunning, I guess that having the opportunity to see that in real life is an extremely powerful experience.
Thanks a lot for sharing!
Yes, @belug . precisely. If you're a person who enjoys the serenity of long rides surrounded with colorful landscapes and with different textures, it's a must. ๐
I remembered the same feeling as we travelled around Oregon as well. Sadly, I didnโt get to take many photos. If you can recommend a perfect state , apart from these two, what would it be?
Lindas fotografรญas. Saludos.
Beautiful photographs.
Thank you @marilui91 ๐
Oh very interesting post. EU have amazing landscapes. I'm geologist and I consider the Grand Canyon an nature's wonder where you can to read the past of Earth. It's very good to share with friends. Congrats. Best regards from Cuba.
Wow thanks for ur appreciation @reneyasmany . Thanks for sharing your thoughts as well. ๐
I love the horseshoe bend๐ฅฐ.
Take care always specially during trips.