Many people who have visited the Grand Canyon have said that this is one place that just does not disappoint you and it is so true. This is my 2nd trip to the canyon and Bill's 6th plus trip. Although in many respects one could say that The Arches and Bryce Canyon have more natural beauty, the Grand Canyon stands in a class of its own in sheer immensity. 
Our visit to the Grand Canyon had us travelling about 25 miles east to west along the south rim. We arrived quite early in the morning to begin our journey. When we left the park at noon, there were huge line ups. We were able to make numerous stops at observation points, which also offered hiking trails (in one location to the bottom of the canyon which was a 5000 foot descent)
We hope our pictures will tell the rest of the story. Grand Canyon
Sorry for the mess up yesterday. We lost our internet service just in the middle of posting our pics. Internet services were out for most of northern Arizona and did not return until midday today. Photos are now uploaded to yesterday's May 14 blog
Absolutely unbelievable photos of an absolutely unbelievable venue...
ReplyDeleteI know I have been to the Grand Canyon at least once, on one of the aforementioned road trips with my folks when I was a child...
I was in awe of its majesty then and I am reminded of it now. I recall the story of my youngest sister, Marian, standing at the precipice of this great natural wonder and asking my Dad, to 'take her down in that big hole, cuz she had to go pee'.
We planned on a visit to the Grand Canyon when we visited with Mom and Dad in Arizona, but a freak, flash snowstorm, stymied our purpose...
The local authorities had closed the road to the canyon, locals had spun out into ditches all over the place and we, Canadians, giggled as we deftly made our way through the snow... pays to be Canadian and accustomed to whatever Mother Nature chooses to offer!
Guys, you must be having the time of your life and I am so happy for you...
Hugs
Brenda Anne ♥