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Leave
Boulder City refreshed and raring to go
at 5.00a.m. Watch dawn rise over the Hoover Dam.
Already hot. Breakfast in Cracker Barrel restaurant in Kingman.For
a short stretch (75 miles) we follow the famous Route
66, running alongside the railway along a wide
plain bounded by escarpments. After about 50 miles of straight
we see some signs which go something like:
"A man, a car and the missus, ahead lies a curve.
He kissed the missus, missed the curve and messed the car!"
At Ash Fork we enter Kaibab National Forest,
more trees - the air feels cooler. Stop for fuel in Williams
then head North for Tuyasan, 6574 feet asl. We are about
to arrive at one of the Seven natural wonders of the world,
The Grand Canyon. It is every bit as awesome
as one imagines. Nearly no room at the Inn. Most people
book 24 months in advance but Julian's charm sorts us out.
We share a small lodge with Philip and Kathryn.
Colorado
River
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We
take a shuttle bus trip along the South rim and marvel
at all the views. Half a mile and more from top
to bottom! The mule ride down to the floor of the canyon
beggars belief. Again 24 months notice required. No
one scared of heights or with nervous disposition need
apply! |
South
Rim Vegetation |
Canyon
Overlook
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Squirrel
at Grand Canyon
This little fellow steals the show
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Deer
at Grand Canyon |
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