Spectacular! Awesome! Magical! Pick any superlative word, anyone you want, and it describes the Grand Canyon!
The day started early--Dudley wanted up at 5am again! We walked the dogs to the Grand Canyon Railroad RV Park Doggie Day Care kennel, and they seemed quite happy to be there for the day. We walked around town a little, and settled on the "classic" diesel powered train. We were in old Buddliner cars, and the ride up and back (2 hrs 15 min each way) was comfortable and well done by the rail company. Each car had it's own host or hostess, ours being Morgan who was celebrating her 55th birthday. She was full of info, most interesting being her description of living "off the grid" herself 40 miles from nowhere in a log cabin she built, solar power panels providing electricity, and no water except what she trucked in. The entertainment also included a cowboy guitarist, a harmonica and accordian player who was an absolute riot as a comedian, and a staged holdup on the way back. Good show altogether!
The park itself was the attraction, and truly is one of the wonders of the world. The views are breathtaking, and Becky took movies while Jim took still pictures (some shown above). We were there for 3 1/2 hours, and walked over 3 miles along the rim at 7000 feet. It was a little tough getting used to the thin air at that altitude, but the exercise felt good and we enjoyed every minute of being there. We plan on going back again someday, and see more of the south rim and the north rim, which is closed because it's still winter there!
It was simply a great day!
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