California

Crystal Mining, Mountain Climbing

Narrative: Crystal Mining, Mountain Climbing

One day we went to the crystal mine

We drove and drove and drove for a while

The scenery didn't change much through the drive

Green pines lined the edge of the dirt road

Many signs directed us there

When we finally arrived we all climbed out

Gratefully we breathed in the air

We walked around a bit

Looking for a nice shady spot

We dropped our cooler there

Then we climbed up the mountain

As we hiked we kept an eye out

For quartz and other minerals

But the grand prize we really wanted

Was none other than the crystal

The tantalizing beauty tried to conceal itself

But before long I found it

Underneath a pile of quartz

We searched for more treasures

And succeeded most of the time

Half an hour later we rested and ate lunch

I ate my sandwhich hungrily

And crunched on my tasty chips

Not long after we were back up again

My dad and I decided to climb to the top

Slow and steady we trekked

Very careful not to fall

Finally we made it looking out across the sky

The view was unbelievable

I couldn't take it all in at once

We stood there staring at our surroundings

The closest way to describe it was paradise

The mountains seemed as high as Mount Everest

After several breathtaking minutes

My father and I began to hike back down

Once I slipped and fell on my elbow

Ruby red blood oozed out of my cut

I shrugged it off and continued walking

Soon we located my mom with my little baby brother

We dug some more with a shiny pick-ax

We didn't find much so we went further downhill

There we discovered the rest of our family

Some were relaxing while others searched for the last crystals

I nibbled on my granola bar

While waiting for the van to be packed

Minutes later we clambered back in the car

And resumed the long drive back to the house

We mostly entertained ourselves by singing to the radio

Or taking short cat naps

Soon we were back home safe and sound

I will never forget that wonderful day

A once-in-a-lifetime experience

That I'll never forget