We survived our pioneer trek. We had a really good time. We left super early Monday morning and headed to Martin's Cove in Wyoming. After the long car ride we reached the visitors center, had a quick lunch and we were ready to go. We piled all of our things into the handcarts and we were off. It was about a 3 mile hike into camp. The trail was very sandy and difficult to walk in, not to mention pushing/pulling the handcarts in the hot summer sun. After arriving at camp we got everything set up and had some dinner. That night we had a blast sqaure dancing. I wasn't sure what was more work the actual treking or the dancing! Then it was off to bed for some much needed rest.
The next morning we were up at 6 am for breakfast and loading up to head out on the trail again. We we hiked to Martin's cove the spirit in the cove was amazing. This is where about a thousand freezing, starving, near death pioneers went to try and seek shelter from the winter elements. After visiting the cove we started back along the trail. We then crossed the sweet water river. After that we did a "women's pull" where the men had to stand off and watch as the women and children hiked up a steep, hill with the handcarts all alone. Then it was back to camp after a very long, hot spiritual day. We spent the afternoon cooling off in the river near camp.
We are so thankful for the chance we had to have this experience. I am so thankful for all those that sacrificed so much for the gospel and that I am able to enjoy the fruits of their labors. I pray that I will have just a portion of their Faith, courage, strength and endurance as I face my own challenges in this life.
9 comments:
Just cause you are pioneer Brian and pioneer Billie doesn't mean you can be so rude and make me cry. Just kidding, looks like a super fun time i'm glad you experienced it and can tell me about it so I don't have to.
You couldn't have said it any better. It's amazing what the pioneers went through. I'm glad you were able to experience it. I wish we could have been there to play and feel the spirit too. I like the pictures. You guys look great!
Super fun! Looks like you guys had quite the experience. I love the pic of the two of you dressed in your pioneer clothes - it looks so authentic! Thanks for posting it so we can all feel a bit of the spirit!
I'm glad you survived. Did Brian drop you in the river by chance? :) Good thing about having bloomers!
Didn't you have way more fun on your first trek? The family you had then was so much more fun. Who did you have to run ahead and check the trail this time? I bet that Brian didn't think that far ahead! Just kidding! It looks like you had a good time.
Ok so I thought I had posted a comment but it dissapeared! hmm...soooo what I said was didn't you have way more fun on the first trek?! Who did you have in your family this time to run ahead and check the trail? I bet Brian didn't think that far ahead! Just kidding! It looks like you had a good time.
Yeah... that doesn't sounds fun
How fun! I have always wanted to do something like that...you guys look like you had a great time. We need to get together soon...cause it will be almost a year since we've seen one another..far too long! EFY is in its last week, so after this week, I'll be home free. Hope to talk to you soon!
You and Brian are awesome. I never would have made it as a pioneer. I would have been chucked in a river looong ago!
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