1. When you travel abroad, you get new experiences.

2. If it is experienced firsthand, a well-worn tourist site may be great.

3. Although I have seen many famous sights, I still think nothing tops the Grand Canyon.

4. It couldn’t be more beautiful even if it had been designed by artists.

5. Because I had been asked to join a trip to see it, I am forever grateful to my friends.

6. As I had seen pictures of it, I thought I’d know what to expect.

7. But when I had stepped close to the edge of the canyon, I just couldn’t feel jaded. 

8. After I had admired the sight, I wanted to be on my own.

9. As I had been told not to go anywhere, I had to wait for my friends.