Wow!  Our trek is over and this will be our last night together.  Winnie's prayers have kept us all safe.  This morning we trekked to White House Ruins where I bought some jewellry made by Winnie's relatives.  Then it was onward and upward as we made our way up and out of the canyon.  Very challenging but what an awesome feeling to reach the top and look down at how far we'd come! 

Thanks Winnie and Marian and thanks to all my Arizona Amazon sisters!  This has been a once in a lifetime experience and I feel very fortunate to have been able to take part.

Cheryl

Tonight the Amazon sisters are spending their last night together in Chinle.  Thank you all so much for sharing your journey with me.  And for making this once in a lifetime experience something I'll never forget.  My sisters I wish you all safe travels back home and look forward to our next adventure together.  Marian our guide/cook has been amazing trekking along with us and then cooking up a storm in Winnie's Hogan.  Marian my stomach thanks you, you are amazing "Aussie, Aussie, Aussie, (You Rock) Oi, Oi, Oi!"

To everyone at home - I made it!  I had some doubts along the way but there is something so amazing in that canyon that drives you to keep going.  The beauty, peace and tranquility takes your breath away.  I am so fortunate to have participated in this. 

Thank you all so much for your love and support.  I am truly blessed.

Maria

I fly home today.  Of course, I have mixed emotions.  On one hand, I can't wait to see Matt, my parents, the Salem Clawsons, and my precious kitty cat, Pilgrim.  I hope I get to see you soon too, Grandma.  I hope the weather in Greater Boston is (finally) nice - true, sunny, warm, spring.  I am anxious to see if my tulips are in full bloom - I hope I didn't miss them - and if the sugar snap peas have popped their little heads out of the soil.

On the other hand I have enjoyed a wonderful Expedition this past week, and have bonded closely with my fellow Amazon women, both of which will be difficult to bid "Adieu" for now.  Absolutely, we sisters will keep in touch, but it won't be the same.  I will hug tightly and never let go the little things like Cheryl's laugh, Maria's determination, Kerrie's energy and spotting ability, Beth's kindness and healing (she bandaged me up several times - thanks Doctor Beth!) aura, Meredith's fabulous stories, and Megan's honest talks with me.  You women rock!  I love you all!

I have to run - my veggie omelete just arrived.  Yum!  Yum!

Love,

Chrissy