At 6.30 this morning I awoke to my mom calling, "time to get up!" Aghhh, why so early? All I wanted to do was roll over, bury my head and sleep a few more hours. But I knew we had a big day ahead so I forced my feet onto the floor.
By 7.30 we were on the road heading north. Why so early and why north you might be wondering? About four hours north of Pheonix is the Grand Canyon. As we are in Arizona we couldn't miss this geological masterpiece.
It was a pleasant drive getting there. At one point we witnessed fifteen hot air balloons flying overhead, and as we neared our destination a noticeable climate change occurred. Snow covered the ground and rather than cacti everywhere, there were pine trees. It reminded me a lot of Oregon. We stopped for lunch at one of the few open restaurants in the town just outside the canyon's entrance, eating at a place named "We cook Pizza and Pasta." How clever, they give away exactly what you find inside.
Then it was time for the main event. The Grand Canyon truly is breath taking! As we approached the edge of the first view-point I stood in awe of the majestic beauty that lay before me. Its impressiveness exceeds anything I could have imagined.
We spent the afternoon driving from one view-point to the next, stopping at each trying to capture the incredible view. Here are some pictures to enjoy:
Driving back to Maricopa now I am looking forward to the burgers, cheesecake and hot tub that awaits us. The long journey is a bit tiring, but worth every hour spent in the car today!
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