When I was 14 years old my whole family took our fist family trip to Sedona Arizona. On the trip it was my mom, dad, and sister. Who also tagged along was my grandma, grandpa, my aunt Christen with her son (Cousin Ben) and her husband (Uncle Mark). It was my grandparents treat and idea to take us all on a family vacation so they paid for air fare and rooming.
We left on October 14 for a long flight of what I could remember was around 7 ½ hours long direct flight from Boston MA. When we arrived to Arizona we landed in Phoenix we had to rent a vehicle and then we drove for about 2 hours to Sedona where we were staying at the Diamond Resort. It was nice traveling so far away with our close family with us because it made it feel like we never really left thousands and hundreds of miles away.
Our main reason why we picked Arizona to visit was to see the most memorable and most visited place in the world, the Grand Canyon. After we got all settled at our resort the next morning bright and early we will head out for another long drive to the canyon. The next day my sister and I were so excited for see the Grand Canyon! I knew what the Grand Canyon was but I didn't really knew what it looked like and underestimated in my mind how big and deep a hole could be.
We set out on our 2 hour drive to the canyon but it felt like 4. But because of all of the mountains and just the scenery outside the car window made all "4" hour’s worth it! When we got to the gate entrance of the national park my mother and father demanded that my sister and I should close our eyes. We didn't understand how could we see the Grand Canyon with our eyes closed? But we did complaining and crying the whole time.
In darkness knowing that there was so much to see I felt the car shut off. I was so temped to open my eyes but I didn't. My mother walked with me and my father walked with my sister. They guided our way in the darkness as if we were blind. All I could think of was all the people that were looking at me wondering why my eyes were closed. I stumbled over stairs as I walked up and down.
I finally stood still touching in front of me a cold metal bar. My mother and father informed my sister and I that we could open our eyes. As my eyes shot open right in front of me that the GRAND CANYON! As my eyes bugged in and out to the side and back it was the most amazing and best memory that I have ever had. Today I am happy that I controlled myself to keep my eyes closed because in the end it was so worth it!
Most of all this vacation was the most important because we got to spend close time with our family. Because of that trip I feel that my sister and I got closer and bonded a lot during the trip. Also we got to know each other better; there were many laughs and tons of memories that are still brought up in conversations today at family gatherings.
This trip was just so special to me just becuase of the sight of the Grand Canyon the memory will always be in my mind as long as I live. It was very special how my mom and dad had us open our eyes to the canyon. Maybe someday with my own kids I will have them keep their eyes closed like what my mom and dad did to me!
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