Simplicity

The children were completely resistant to my fervent desire to attend the rodeo last night. Selfish.

Bodhi and I went to dinner while Iz got some alone time at the campsite. Afterward, we wandered around the gift and rock shops that are part of the family-owned tourist conglomerate that operates just outside of Bryce Canyon NP. The joy that kid gets out of shiny stones is a delight.

We got ice cream, laughed at the “jail” they had for photo ops, and meandered back to our campsite. It reminded me of the road trips I took with my parents and the feeling of nowhere to be and nothing in particular to do but to marvel at the landscape.

We have heard lots of French, German, Italian, and Chinese so far, and seen many families from India. I particularly enjoyed an exchange I witnessed between an Indian diner and an employee at a restaurant that touted its “Cowboy buffet” on what items were vegetarian. If that employee hadn’t yet understood how small the world has gotten, he better get there quick.Read more