Day 54 - Grand Canyon II

(Ursula) I had pictured the Grand Canyon to be bare, without any vegetation. But it was slightly wooded along the Rim despite the higher elevation. There was a trail leading down to the Colorado River. It would take about 5 hours on foot or a little less by mule.

We hiked along the entire length of the South Rim and enjoyed the views from numerous lookouts. Each one offered a unique view of the smaller side canyons below. The colors and shadows constantly changed according to the position of the sun. These canyons are a natural wonder; what a great place to be! Tonight we are watching the sunset from a different spot.

June 25th
(Ursula) We liked it at the South Rim and decided to stay another day exploring. As luck would have it, we met a Swiss traveler who just spent six months in Mexico. Obviously, he was fascinated with that country and its people and their way of life. He told us about his experiences and gave us valuable tips and information about places to visit.

Robert & Annelise left in the afternoon for Las Vegas. We wished them a good journey and good luck in this heat. We went to the West Rim to watch the sunset in the evening and then walked to the Village Pavillon to attend a Kodak slide show. It was an education on the history of the Gand Canyon.Read more