Well, let me tell ya ’bout this big ol’ hole in the ground, they call it the Gen Canyon. It ain’t just any hole, mind you, it’s HUGE! Like, bigger than anything you ever did see, I reckon.
First off, if you’re goin’ there, you gotta wear good shoes. Don’t go wearin’ them flimsy things, ya hear? Get yourself some boots, the kind that won’t let your feet get all tore up. And break ’em in good before ya go, or you’ll be cryin’ like a baby with blisters the size of quarters.
- Wear strong boots.
- Break them in before you go.
And bring a light, you know, one of them flashlights. It gets dark, real dark, and you don’t wanna be stumblin’ around like a blind chicken. Bring extra batteries too, ’cause them things die faster than a fly in winter. Oh, and a hat! That sun’s gonna beat down on ya somethin’ fierce, and you don’t want your head gettin’ all burnt. Sunscreen and them dark glasses too, keeps the sun outta your eyes.
Now, they got these buses there, free ones, that take ya all around the top part. Take ’em! Don’t go walkin’ everywhere, your legs will be tired afore you even see the good stuff. The buses go to all them fancy lookin’ spots, where you can take purdy pictures.
They say you need a whole heap of water, like a gallon a day! That’s a lot, but you gotta listen. It’s dry out there, drier than a popcorn fart, and you don’t wanna get all dried up like a prune. And bring some salty snacks, keeps ya goin’. A map too, so you don’t get lost, and one of them shiny things, whatchamacallits, a mirror, in case you need to signal for help. And them little pills to make the water clean if you run out. And a boo-boo kit, you know, for cuts and scrapes.
Planning your trip is important, they say. Don’t just go willy-nilly. Figure out when you wanna go and where you wanna stay. They got fancy hotels and places to camp, somethin’ for everyone, I guess.
If it’s your first time goin’, like it was for me, there’s some spots you just gotta see. They’re the best, they say, and I gotta agree. Can’t miss ’em! They got all sorts of things to do there, seein’ the sights, walkin’ around, even ridin’ them mules down into the hole, though I wouldn’t do that for all the tea in China. Too scary for this old gal.
And listen to this, if you’re plannin’ on goin’ to more than one of them parks, they got this pass thingy. Saves ya some money, they say. It’s called somethin’ fancy, America somethin’ somethin’. Look it up if you’re goin’ to other places too.
Walkin’ around there ain’t always easy, mind you. It’s kinda rough, and there’s lots of ups and downs. But it’s worth it, I tell ya, worth it. Them views, they’re somethin’ special. Makes you feel small, like a bug on a rock.
So, what do you wanna do there? That’s what you gotta ask yourself. Wanna hike all the way across and down to the bottom? Crazy folks do that. Me? I just wanted to see it, take some pictures, and not fall in. And that’s just what I did.
They got two sides, you know, two rims. Each one’s got its own things to see, its own purdy spots. Pick one, or see both, if you got the time and the energy. Me, I only saw one side, and that was enough for this old lady.
So, if you’re goin’ to the Gen Canyon, remember what I told ya. Good shoes, water, snacks, a light, and a hat. And don’t forget that mirror, just in case. It’s a big ol’ hole, but it’s a purdy one, and you won’t regret seein’ it. Just be careful, and don’t go fallin’ in! And have yourself a good time, ya hear?
