Escape from El Monte

A story about an 18 year young teen girl in the 70's, making life decisions, growing up, learning important lessons and dealing with heartbreak. She falls into the Disco and Punk scene, but still clings to her earthy love of hiking and backpacking. There are boyfriends who constantly let her down, but her Springer Spaniel, Rex, teaches her the importance of loyalty and trust. Finally, after many disappointments, a backpacking trip into the Grand Canyon, reveals to her a different view on life. She is finally able to accept her life in contentment.