The Trudgery
I almost missed it. We were hiking back (and up) to find the waterfall sweetly named "Fairy Falls." But I turned my head and looked through the trees and there it was. A rainbow. It touched water and sky and my soul. I was entranced and stood there as I marveled at this play of light and water. I slowly pulled myself away so that I could continue moving on to the prize of "Fairy Falls." We were on an expedition. A photo expedition. We were hunting for the perfect shot. Well, at least Anthony was. I was along for the ride. I sent Anthony ahead to find what he was looking for and I trudged the almost 2 mile trek to "Fairy Falls." I almost turned back, but I encountered some friendly hikers and they told me it was just about 2 more minutes up the path. And since I had come that far I decided my weary legs could withstand 2 more minutes and so they did. I turned the corner and when I finally saw the prize - what I had traded in my peaceful quiet Su...