what my vacation taught me

I went on a vacation to Arizona and the Grand Canyon with two bloggers, Katie and Lori, last week. I learned a lot on this trip. A lot.

• when flying Southwest the emergency exit row is the place to sit
• the Grand Canyon is beautiful and magical
• camping would have been about 100% better with s’mores
• the only other person I would want to share a 2 person tent with aside from my husband is definitely Lori
• finding the bathroom in the middle of the night in pitch black isn’t easy and getting lost might happen
• when hiking, you need to drink more than 8oz of water on your way down to make the way up not feel like agony
• meeting random hikers who sing to you helps makes the ascent better
• always trust your gut instincts
• i don’t like trekking poles
• powdered hummus isn’t half bad (i won’t be offended if you just trust me on this one)
• after showering and hiking for 8 straight hours red wine makes all the aches go away
• your butt will hurt for at least 3 days after climbing straight up
• those cute hiking packs weigh a ton and aren’t nearly as cute when you finish
• you will miss your husband a lot and hearing his voice on the phone might make you tear up
• this is the best protein bar ever
• there are rattlesnakes in the Canyon
• raw vegan desserts aren’t worth $6.99 but they ARE worth $1.99
• staying up late and whispering like you’re in middle school never gets old
• people surprise you
• things are not always what they seem
• i love staying in hotels, especially in phoenix, especially with Lori, especially on my last night of vacation
• i still have the ability to make an impression on people
• there is nothing like sleeping in your own bed
• and finally….i missed him:

 What is the best thing, to you, about coming home from vacation?