Each
day we headed out we were constantly in search of diversions from the road trip
boredom for the kids. It didn’t take long to find another spot on the side of
the road to stop and do some more rock climbing. Although it appeared that
Gavin and Adam undertook this activity with total reckless abandon they had
been warned numerous times to take care. Not that us telling them that had any
bearing on their actions, both Karen and I were always nearby should our
assistance be required, as sooner or later we knew it would be.
Scaling the face quickly then scrambling
up the ridge, our fears were set aside as Gavin reached the top and glanced
down. If we had any concerns that he was not aware of his surroundings or the
potential peril he could be in, the expression on his face told us he got the
message. As he glanced straight down his eyes widened, his eyebrows shot up and
his mouth dropped open - it was priceless.
Always wanting to emulate his brother,
Adam gave no thought whatsoever to how he might get down, he just scrambled to
the top and sat next to Gavin. Oh to have the innocence and fearlessness of
youth. After all this display of agility, balance and speed Dad had to come to
the rescue as on his way down Adam got stuck on a rock outcrop that was just a
bit too far for him to jump across to safety so I stepped in to bridge the gap
and lift him across.
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