We were heading to see the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, as today is the last day of the free admission to the National Parks Week!
Darlene had packed food and water for us as well as made sure that she and TJ had good walking shoes in case hiking became necessary. The dogs, well, they came along 'cause we couldn't bear to see their sad faces as we were getting ready to go.
It was mostly sunny and there was very little wind when we left, and it stayed that way for most of the day. As we passed thru the gate to the Grand Canyon we began to climb almost immediately and continued climbing for a long time. As we climbed, the temperature dropped steadily until finally we levelled out and we found the temperature had dropped 15 degrees F.!
The first place we stopped had a viewing tower made out of stone that had been made to look old, but was in reality, quite new. TJ and I climbed the 137 steps to the top to take in the view and snap a few photos while Darlene watched the dogs and relaxed in the sun.
We continued thru the park, making a number of stops to take in the various views..... To be honest, after seeing the Skywalk, Eagles Point and Guano point of the Grand Canyon as well as Arches National Park, the South Rim tended to be a bit ... underwhelming, shall I say.
There were impressive views, but nothing that really grabbed us enough to sit back and say "Wow". There weren't a lot of photos taken, but I have included a couple, because that is what I do.... take photographs.
We got back to camp fairly early tonight and started packing as tomorrow, once we leave the camp, we would have to pay to get back in as the free week stops at midnight tonight.
We decided to move the big ladder from underneath to back on the back of the motorhome to free up more room underneath, which was a good move. Once again I struggle with tying down the bikes on the back of the car as they always get loose as we travel down the highways. It is dark when all is done, with mainly the slides and dumping to be taken care of tomorrow morning.
Like you, I was disappointed in Grand Canyon but we had seen Arches, Bryce and Zion before hand. Bobby hasn't seen so will be interesting if he has same reaction.
ReplyDeleteLike you, I was disappointed in Grand Canyon but we had seen Arches, Bryce and Zion before hand. Bobby hasn't seen so will be interesting if he has same reaction.
ReplyDeleteWas thinking maybe we were getting jaded but it is tough to compete with Arches and Ziion.... Bryce is for next year.
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