The helicopter flew north, following the Colorado River. Cowan and Travers sat in the back, enjoying the view. The aircraft made a sharp turn to the right and continued for almost another mile before it made a gentle descent at the base of a massive mountain, coming to rest on a dirt landing pad. All visibility was briefly lost when the rotor blade kicked up a massive dust cloud.
An army Lieutenant driving a Humvee met them. “Sir, Ma"am, I"m Lieutenant Parker. General Fitch asked that I meet you and give you a ride,” the short Hispanic officer said.
The Lieutenant took their bags and loaded them in the Humvee. After Cowan and Travers climbed aboard, Parker glanced back at them and asked. “Is this your first time here?”
Cowan and Travers both answered, confirming it was their first visit
