Sometimes, waking up at 5:15 on a Saturday morning can be a very, very, very good thing.
Because you get to witness sunrises like this. And see cacti like this:
While hiking through this:
And this:
And this:
Yep, sometimes waking up at 5:15 can be a very wonderful thing indeed.
Jackie, send me an email at jenna [at] eatliverun.com to claim your prize!
Courtney (delightful devours)
July 24, 2010 at 9:12 amWhat a place! You know it is a great place to visit when your pictures turn out like that!
That hike looks like a lot of fun!
Lisa
July 24, 2010 at 9:15 amGetting up for beautiful sunrises is always a good thing. It looks absolutely beautiful, so calm, quiet, and tranquil. Enjoy the rest of your stay.
Ameena
July 24, 2010 at 9:52 amI constantly complain about having to get up early but I really do enjoy the quiet of the morning.
What a beautiful place and a gorgeous way to start the day.
Liz @ Tip Top Shape
July 24, 2010 at 9:53 amIt looks beautiful out there!
Anya @ Fitness & Sunshine
July 24, 2010 at 9:55 amWhat a beautiful trail. I would love to wake up in the morning for something like that. 😉
Dorry
July 24, 2010 at 10:11 amI love getting up early! It’s a magical time.
Estela @ Weekly Bite
July 24, 2010 at 10:17 amLove the pictures! That truly is a great way to start the day 🙂
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is
July 24, 2010 at 10:35 amI am an early riser. It is my favorite time!
Jillianbean
July 24, 2010 at 10:40 amYou are in my backyard! Or somewhere close to it:) I live at the Superstition Mountains-East of Scottsdale-waaaaaaay east. I get to wake up to the mountains every morning, and watch the sunset every night-I’m so glad you were able to enjoy it! Have to get up early to hike this time of year-and a camelback is essential!
Cheers!
JB
eatmovelove
July 24, 2010 at 11:02 amWhat a great reply by the winner of Feta Friday…do you read these all and pick them out?! Or random?
One of those other girls in your pic – she looks like Scarlett Johanssen!
Danielle
July 24, 2010 at 11:14 amDefinitely sounds like a good thing. Morning is such a beautiful time no matter where you are but I absolutely love the beauty of Arizona! I’m so happy that my little bro is going to be attending college out there so I’ll have to visit him and take hikes like that. Oh familial responsibilities 😉
Heather @ Side of Sneakers
July 24, 2010 at 11:30 amI think I could probably wake up early for that 😉
Nola
July 24, 2010 at 11:35 amWhat an incredible way to spend your day! Such beautiful photos – I’m jealous!
Heather (Heather's Dish)
July 24, 2010 at 11:39 ama good double espresso can cure just about any wrong!
heather {a measure of}
July 24, 2010 at 11:48 amplus it looks like a great way to beat the heat! love early morning hikes with friends like this, even tho it’s so hard for me to get out of bed!
Jackie (Peaces of Earth)
July 24, 2010 at 11:53 amWOOHOO!! I feel like I just won the lotto! haha Thank you so much, I’m emailing you now. 🙂
Those pictures are breathtaking!! I would get up at 5:45 to be there, beautiful!
Sarah (Running to Slow Things Down)
July 24, 2010 at 12:00 pmCongrats to the winner!! 😀
That place looks fantastic. I don’t blame you, not one bit, for waking up so early on a Saturday. The trail is gorgeous! 😀
Diana @ frontyardfoodie
July 24, 2010 at 12:13 pmyeah,I got up at five and loved it……only because I was doing the farmers market with my community garden but there has to be a good reason to get up that early on a Saturday!
Kelly @ Healthy Living With Kelly
July 24, 2010 at 12:20 pmGorgeous…yes that would definitely be worth waking up for at 5:15! It looks like you are having such a fun time! 🙂
The Wife of a Dairyman
July 24, 2010 at 12:35 pmI just returned home from a camping vacation where I woke up every morning at 5 by the birds chirping…..LOVED it! Have fun!
Exercise and Eat
July 24, 2010 at 12:44 pmI love the winner’s entry! So beautiful!
Angela (ohsheglows)
July 24, 2010 at 12:48 pmJust stunning! Nothing like a gorgeous atmosphere and BLUE sunny sky to wake you up. 🙂 Love your shirt, what does it all say?
Lisa
July 24, 2010 at 2:05 pmWhat an amazing hike! That’s definitely worth waking up early for.
Rosey Rebecca
July 24, 2010 at 4:04 pmYou are the luckiest person in the world right now. 🙂 Hope you’re having the time of your life!
andrenna
July 24, 2010 at 4:22 pmall of those things are indeed very, very, very nice – but would be even nicer to me after 8am! i can’t help it – i’m more of a night owl! i’m happy you are having such a nice time in arizona! you deserved this break, darling!
Taylor
July 24, 2010 at 5:00 pmI’m so jealous. As much as I cringe at the thought of early mornings, there is nothing better than incredibly scenery while hiking!
Sarah
July 24, 2010 at 5:50 pmDo you at least get to take a nap later?
elizabeth
July 24, 2010 at 8:03 pmHi Jenna,
Will you be able to share any of the recipes or cooking tips that you have learned this week?
Elizabeth
Kristin (Cook, Bake and Nibble)
July 25, 2010 at 5:48 amLooks like a very, very good thing!
xo
Kris