Ahhh ... a wonderful night out with friends. I went to see the John Butler Trio and GLove n Special Sauce at the Pine Mountain Amphitheatre in Flagstaff. The music was wonderful, the weather was perfect, the company was nothing less than brilliant.

Funny thing, GLove has meaning to me because 14 years ago, a very dear friend of mine, Drew, and I hiked the Grand Canyon rim-to-rim. We drove down from Denver and listened to G-Love nearly the entire way there and back.

Now, a new friend of mine and I are planning another hike in the Grand Canyon. We will hike down from the North Rim to Thunder River with the intention of exploring the caves that spawn what is believed to be the steepest river on earth. Who knows. But anyway, tonight, my friend Matias called to verify our plans just as I was leaving to go meet my other friends for the concert. Who would have thought, that of all bands, G-Love n Special Sauce apparently means a connection to the Grand Canyon for me? ... the last trip was awesome, must mean that this one will be, too.

So, tonight I am looking forward to an epic trip and a wonderful time with my Argentine friend Matias.

Thanks G-Love :)