They hike through magnificent canyons, leap off cliffs into the icy river, coat each other with clay in mud pools and eagerly soak up the knowledge of their river guides. Reading from their journals or talking quietly as the sun sets, the four writers reflect on the power of their journey. I have known awe elsewhere, sensed other shivers of reverence dance along my spine. When she returns to the city, Linda Ellerbee writes that she tries to live as if the cancer were never coming back. Take me there, and the magic begins.
Gold light slides down a red canyon wall.
A green river sings. I am a shining thing in a shining place, far from here. Kathleen Jo Ryan and Anthony Tiano are executive producers. Producers are Ryan and Katharina Rill. Writing Down the River is the newest addition to KAET s Arizona Collection , a continuing series of programs that explores the land, history and people of Arizona.