The Gorge
(by Yuleen G.) We drove to the Anza Borrego desert with much anticipation. I had done quite a bit of hiking over the last couple of months to get in shape for the soft sand so I was eager to test my muscles. I remembered the energy I felt from my trip two years ago, and I was hoping for a repeat experience. I took my hiking sticks with all my other paraphernalia and began walking. Gradually everyone passed me and there was a small group behind me. I like to hike in silence and feeling myself being absorbed into the rocks so I walked alone.