Canyon Solitude ~ A Woman's Solo River Journey Through Grand Canyon by Patricia C. McCairen
The culmination of a journey to a freer existence, Canyon Solitude
tacks gracefully back and forth between McCairen's journey
down the river and her personal quest to live true to herself.
From the Book:
Solitude has a sound all its own, a feeling, a special vision.
With each stroke on the oars, I draw myself deeper into its realm.
The Canyon is familiar, yet strange, like an old friend under new
circumstances. My senses sharpen, taking me beyond myself,
beyond my fears, into another world. Within two miles of
Lees Ferry, the well-known walls have risen quickly on
either side of a river that has wedged itself between solid
rock. The rest of the world has disappeared. It is just
the Canyon, the river and me. To be here, that is
all there is. Nothing more is necessary.
Nothing more exists.
"As more women dare to challenge society's expectations,
The following images were taken during the trip.
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Beginning the Journey Cooking Breakfast
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Stranded at Naudaloid Tying Down the Load for the Day
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Near Elves Chasm Kanab Creek Camp Hiking in Fern Glen Canyon
Rainy Day in the Lower Granite Gorge
Softcover ~ 7-1/4" x 5" ~ 246 Pages ~ $21.50
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Enjoy the Journey, Patricia "Patch" McCairen PatriciaMcCairen@gmail.com