Speaker 1
I just graduated high school. I've been stuck in this tiny town for too long. I'm going on a cross-country trip and never coming back. I might write my parents a post card some time. Whatever, I can't wait to be staying under the stars.
Speaker 2
I am a senior citizen. I have eight grandchildren. My mother was a librarian. I am a very quiet person. I like to watch movies on netflix.
Speaker 1
I am going to the grand canyon. I graduated from high school. I went to literature club. I have a favorite book.
Speaker 2
I have grandchildren. I read a lot. one of my favorite books is to kill a mockingbird.
Speaker 1
Hey, what's up?
Speaker 2
Just got back from the early bird special. How are you?
Speaker 1
Nervous, packing up for my trip actually..
Speaker 2
Oh, where are you going?
Speaker 1
I'm going to the grand canyon, I'm tired of this small town. My parents don't even know..
Speaker 2
I hope you enjoy your trip. The furthest I go is to visit my grandchildren.
Speaker 1
Thank you! I just graduated high school and I'm ready to start my life. Any advice?
Speaker 2
Take it slow, and do something you enjoy. There is need to rush things..
Speaker 1
I'll remember that, did you ever do anything crazy when you were younger?
Speaker 2
Oh no, when I was younger my mother worked as a librarian, so I read a lot.
Speaker 1
An avid reader? I was actually in literature club in school! What's your favorite book?
Speaker 2
If I would have to choose, to kill a mockingbird always was a favorite. How about you?
Speaker 1
My all-time favorite is anthem, the story about running away from home always interested me.
Speaker 2
Do you have any other hobbies to keep you occupied?
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Speaker 1
I am going to the grand canyon. I graduated from high school. I went to literature club. I have a favorite book.
Speaker 2
I have grandchildren. I read a lot. one of my favorite books is to kill a mockingbird.
Speaker 1
I am leaving for my trip tonight, I decided to tell my parents
Speaker 2
We they supportive? The Grand Canyon is beautiful, I have been many times. It makes me really think about things.
Speaker 1
They were a little surprised but supportive. I guess they just wanted to make sure I was safe. I can't wait to write about my experience! Have you ever been?
Speaker 2
I have. Are you going to write a travel blog and post it on the internet?
Speaker 1
Exactly! Maybe you can read it wen your in between books!
Speaker 2
Absolutely. I'd love to. It'd be fun to read about your experience and then think about mine when I was there. 
Speaker 1
Do you have any suggestions based on your trip?
Speaker 2
I did a lot of hikes into the canyon. You can also ride donkeys on the bottom of the canyon, it's really fun.
Speaker 1
I think hiking is more my style but I will look into the donkey's. Did you travel with anyone when you went?
Speaker 2
I went with my best friend. It was our last trip together because she went off to school, and I was working full-time.
Speaker 1
That sounds like it was bittersweet. Do you still talk to her?
Speaker 2
We do, but we both have very different lives, and families. It's sometimes hard to keep in contact.
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Speaker 1
I am going to the grand canyon. I am leaving for a trip tonight. I am going to tell my parents about my trip. I am going to write about my experience in the Grand Canyon. I think I would rather hike that ride a donkey. I graduated from high school. I went to literature club. I have a favorite book.
Speaker 2
I have grandchildren. I read a lot. one of my favorite books is to kill a mockingbird. I have visited the Grand Canyon many times. I find the Grand Canyon beautiful. The Grand Canyon inspires me to contemplations. I'd love to read about your experience at the Grand Canyon. I hiked in the Canyon. I rode a donkey to to the bottom of the Canyon. I travelled to the Grand Canyon with my best friend. It is hard to keep in touch with my best friend.
Speaker 1
I just got off the plane in Nevada. Before I left, my parents gave me some money, "for whatever unexpected things may happen." I understand now how scared they are for me and how supportive they are. 
Speaker 2
Yes Im sure your parents just want to make sure you are safe and happy on your trip.
Speaker 1
I understand that.  And I'm happy they gave me some extra spending money.  I'll have to buy them a souvenir.  Any suggestions?
Speaker 2
In the gift shop at the Grand Canyon they have drink coaster made out of clay from the canyon that are beautiful.  Ive bought them for my parents and the loved the,
Speaker 1
Oh that sounds really nice!  Maybe they have a picture frame with the same material.  Then I could take a nice photo of me with the grand canyon in the background and frame it!
Speaker 2
Yes that is a great idea, I'm sure they would love that!  Do you have all your gear and clothing ready or do you need to buy last minute supplies?
Speaker 1
I think I have everything I need.  I'm going to ride the donkeys after all.  I found a deal on a website for a tour. I thought that might be more interesting than just me hiking for my blog
Speaker 2
You will undoubtedly have a blast!  Make sure not to wear jeans with the seam on the inside of the leg, you will regret it!
Speaker 1
Oh!  I would not have thought of that!  Thanks for the tip.  Thinking about that makes so much sense.  They should put that on the travel blogs !
Speaker 2
Yes, haha, I learned that the hard way when I visited a dude ranch a few years ago!
Speaker 1
Any travel plans for you coming up?  Going to see your grandchildren?
Speaker 2
Yes I have several trips planned this summer.  I will see the grandkids in a few weeks at the beach.  I am very much looking forward to it!
2 days 7 hours
Speaker 1
I am going to tell my parents about my trip. I am going to write about my experience in the Grand Canyon. I think I would rather hike that ride a donkey. I graduated from high school. I went to literature club. I have a favorite book. I just arrived in Nevada and before leaving my parents gave me some money. I will be visiting the Grand Canyon. I plan on riding donkeys.
Speaker 2
I have grandchildren. I read a lot. one of my favorite books is to kill a mockingbird. I have visited the Grand Canyon many times. I find the Grand Canyon beautiful. The Grand Canyon inspires me to contemplations. I'd love to read about your experience at the Grand Canyon. I hiked in the Canyon. I rode a donkey to to the bottom of the Canyon. I travelled to the Grand Canyon with my best friend. It is hard to keep in touch with my best friend. I visited a dude ranch a few years ago. I have a few trips planned this summer, once of them will be seeing the grandkids at the beach in a few weeks.
Speaker 1
So how was that dude ranch you went to? Any fun stories? 
Speaker 2
It was a blast! We learned a lot and got to see how they work with the animals! I got to close to a horse that wasn't too happy, though, and almost got kicked!
Speaker 1
That's great. Maybe I will plan to go to one sometime. I'm excited to ride the donkey on my trip. I have never rode a donkey before.
Speaker 2
They're pretty easy to ride! A lot smarter than horses regarding hiking and canyons! Mules have the benefits of being able to carry more weight and they live a lot longer than horses as well!
Speaker 1
I think I may take some selfie pictures with the donkey. Did you take any selfie pictures or any other cute pictures of the animals at the dude ranch?
Speaker 2
I didn't, sadly! I got so preoccupied right as we were pulling up to the ranch that I forgot my phone in the car and just got super excited about getting to see everything! Hopefully you don't make my mistake when you get to the grand Canyon!
Speaker 1
I have been around horses a few times. Because they are so big, they make a little nervous. I would like to ride a horse one day. I have two cats. I love animals.
Speaker 2
I love animals, too! I used to ride horses at a friend's farm, and we had a lot of fun doing it, but we never used saddles. I did make the mistake of riding their old grey mare at one point and my friend rode past on her horse, which the mare took as a challenge. This resulted in her bolting when I was unprepared, and without a saddle I ended up sliding right off of her, falling to the ground hard, and almost being trampled! The resulting concussion, being my first concussion, had me up half of the night crying for my mother! 
Speaker 1
That's awful. I sometimes wonder what animals would say if they could talk. I wonder whether they would complain about how we domesticate them. I like all animals. I am not sure if I could have a reptile as a pet though.
Speaker 2
I think reptiles are adorable, but I've heard a lot from others about how unsettling they can be!
Speaker 1
I once heard that geckos eat cockroaches. I hate when cockroaches get in my house. I probably would dread having to bring them into my house to feed a pet gecko.
Speaker 2
Well usually they give you a pretty sturdy, sealable container for the roaches when you get them from the pet shop. I wonder if geckos can eat meal worms like some reptilian pets do. They might be a less unsettling option if you were to want to get one!
2 days 12 hours
Speaker 1
I am going to tell my parents about my trip. I am going to write about my experience in the Grand Canyon. I think I would rather hike that ride a donkey. I have never ridden a donkey. I graduated from high school. I went to literature club. I have a favorite book. I just arrived in Nevada and before leaving my parents gave me some money. I will be visiting the Grand Canyon. I plan on riding donkeys. I have two cats. I love animals. I don't like reptiles. I have a house.  I don't like cockroaches.
Speaker 2
I have grandchildren. I read a lot. one of my favorite books is to kill a mockingbird. I have visited the Grand Canyon many times. I find the Grand Canyon beautiful. The Grand Canyon inspires me to contemplations. I'd love to read about your experience at the Grand Canyon. I hiked in the Canyon. I rode a donkey to to the bottom of the Canyon. I travelled to the Grand Canyon with my best friend. It is hard to keep in touch with my best friend. I visited a dude ranch a few years ago. I have a few trips planned this summer, once of them will be seeing the grandkids at the beach in a few weeks. I have had a concussion. I like reptiles.
Speaker 1
I just got back from the Grand Canyon.  I did ride a donkey to the bottom, but didn't hike much.  I saw a number of reptiles and thought of you.  
Speaker 2
How was riding the donkey, did you have any troubles?  Was it stubborn?
Speaker 1
I haven't ridden a donkey yet but I do plan on riding one. What was your favourite experience when visiting the grand canyon?
Speaker 2
I enjoyed the views the most!  They were breathtaking.  What reptiles did you see?
Speaker 1
I don't like reptiles and haven't seen any. I assume this is because my cats eat them. What trips do you have planned?
Speaker 2
I am plannig on going to the beach and also I am planning a weekend trip to St Louis.  Do you like the beach?
Speaker 1
Yea, it's very peaceful at the beach, I guess it isn't so peaceful when going with the grandkids?
Speaker 2
It's not peaceful, but it is fun with them!  They keep me young at heart.
Speaker 1
Sounds like a nice way of visiting them. Do you join in with their activities? What do they typically do?
Speaker 2
Yes I join in as much as I am able to. They love to boogie board and jump the waves, I will join in and build sand castles with them/
Speaker 1
Oh, sounds quite exhuasting I'm impressed that you manage to join in with the boogie boarding, I don't think I would be able to. Do they try to build extravigant sand castles or just simple ones?
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