Today I fulfilled somewhat my fantasy of replaying the travels of the Fellowship of the Ring. Started off this week with a hike at Red Rock Canyon. A place I forget in my industrialized habitat of Las Vegas. It was breath taking despite getting a few needles stabbing my foot from the cactus. Being there with Gregan and new friends, I am reminded that there is surprisingly really good people out there as we treaded on the decline. At times, I was struck with silent fear that I would just roll off a rock but there was a hand or two from people I only knew for a few hours. Retreating into nature reminded me how the world is so vast and beautiful. I am grateful that I made through the incline back to the car and got to enjoy it with such wonderful people as well.