I first met Madeline's dad, Joe, at the Phantom Ranch in the Grand Canyon. He mentioned he and his 11 year old daughter were hiking out to Clear Creek the next day. So were we! He also said there were ruins out there. If you read the blog I posted yesterday, you'll already know that I couldn't find them. But I'm getting off the subject of Madeline Falley of Kansas City, Kansas.
Even though half of our group could not complete the hike all the way to Clear Creek, Madeline did! And that makes her a "blooming wonder woman" and the world needs more young girls like Madeline. This hike was strenuous, challenging, and downright dangerous. We hiked along the edges of a steep mountain on loose, crumbling shale with the path only a the width of one of our feet - and that was on a slant down the hill.
And Madeline made it! You go, girl! It took them over 10 hours, but they persisted (kudos to Dad for tying Madeline to him, and pushing onward).
And when Madeline and I met up, we went swimming up the creek - just us girls!
Girl Power! This young lady was on an 8 day rim to rim hike of the Grand Canyon, and at only 11 years of age. Keep up the good work, Madeline. Forever be as strong and as adventurous as you are today! It will take you far in life.
Hugs, Kathryn (aka Bag Lady)
