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Fulfilling Childhood Dreams

July 12, 2010.
Region: Grand Canyon
Submitted By: Chris and Mary Wolf

After 25 years of marriage to the most incredible lady, I was able to fulfill a childhood dream of hers by giving her an anniversary gift that will last forever. On our 24 wedding anniversary, I surprised her with a hot air balloon ride over Monument Valley, Arizona. Upon landing the balloon my children and a guide surprised her with a champagne lunch and gifts. One of the gifts was the announcement of the OARS Dories trip into the Great Unknown, The Hidden Canyon, The Grand Canyon. After one year and a few weeks, we just finished creating memories that will truly last a lifetime and beyond. We had such an amazing trip from stem to stern. The wonderful guides, The Dales, went well beyond our expectations and made this trip a fulfillment of childhood dreams. Absolutely the best time imaginable. Highly recommend this trip to anyone willing to enjoy the wonders of God’s work.

Thank you for allowing me to fulfill one of my wifes childhood dreams. Due to financial considerations and time away from work we were not able to take the lower half of the trip but upon her 50th birthday in 2011, we plan to return to see the lower half of this most unique wonder. Thank you so very much for helping me fulfill those dreams for my wife. Dreams can come true in a Dory from OARS.

Sincerely, Chris from Payson Arizona

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