The Grand Canyon: Totally AWESOME...Just can't get enough

Every day here at the Grand Canyon is an incredible experience.  We keep taking photos, but just can’t capture this place in pictures.  Weather continues to be perfect with highs of 65-70 and clear blue skies.  Mather campground is only 10% occupied, so we are enjoying the space and the resident deer and elk -- you should see their massive racks.

We went back and hiked the first couple of miles of the South Kaibab trail, bringing back memories of when we were 25 and hiked the same trail down to the Colorado River.  It’s true that we weren’t carrying 40 lb packs, but we both feel we’re in better shape now.  In fact, we’re discussing how we can come back next year and hike the canyon from the North Rim to the South.

Our good friends, Ray & Ann, have joined us; with their new really cool foldable bikes.  So our first full day together, we biked 20 miles going to and from Hermit’s Rest.  For the entire ride, the Canyon was in our view….again (I know I keep saying this) how magnificent!