Notes from the GAIN (Geographic Alliance In Nevada) trip to GCW, which might help us in the apocalypse.
1. Handouts are good.
2. On a long ride down a bumpy dirt road, taking pictures of Joshua Trees is a nice way to pass the time.
3. There is no outgoing mail service from the Hualapai Nation.
4. No cameras or phones are allowed on the skywalk. Also, there are booties to wear over your shoes.
5. Photos of random strangers may be more "authentic" than just scenery, proving that I actually went to the West Rim of the Grand Canyon, instead of photoshopping myself in.
6. Guano=bat poop. High levels of nitrates mean it can be used to make gunpowder.
7. Climbing the rocks is easier than descending them.
8. The cowboy on the cheesy Old West-themed ranch may turn out to be your Bows&Arrows instructor.
9. Then, the cowboy might point a gun in your direction.
10. Finally, the same cowboy might be your instructor again for the Hatchet Throw.
What were two of those last ones? That's right: in addition to hiking to 360-degree views of the West Rim, I also hit the target with all four of my arrows thanks to the cowboy's patient teaching methods. AND, although all four of my hatchet throws also hit the target, only the final throw stuck.
Bring on the IcyHot, and then Bring on the Zombies!
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