lake powell




Spent a night here at Lone Rock, Lake Powell. Wind was blowing something fierce all night. Sand was EVERYWHERE by the next morning. Lapis and Onyx would not even go outside.

Get alone. It is one sure way of getting yourself together.
Linus Mundy


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