Grand Canyon

Yup, we just did it in a day trip. Am I glad we did not break camp in Cottonwood. Most disappointingly, the info-movie in the visitor center in the Village was under construction. We like those little information blips. Most amazingly of the Canyon is its size. It is almost impossible to comprehend. Mather Point was right next to the visitor center. (In case you wonder, we were at the South Rim.)

Mather Point

At the side of the road was this animal grazing. I believe it to be a female elk/moose? What’s the difference? 

Must be used to cars. Did not even look up.

From there we went to Dessert view. Best thing was the “Watch-Tower”. If there would be no info one would think that it was build in ancient times, but it was actually done by an artist in resent times. She did a great job. The inside was …whoa….

great view from the top

On route 89 towards camp we crossed more of the Navajo Land. I am still trying to see how they have lived before the white man. Seeing how they live today, it’s kinda sad. Maybe I don’t understand. Every now and then you see some “communities”, or what ever you want to call it. Still trying to comprehend how they manage. So I will make no assumptions and leave it at that. I fell sad. If you like history; I highly recommend the book: Guns, Germs & Steel by Jared Diamond! Now I am not only sad, but mad.

Tomorrow, on Monday we will make another stop at an “in between” side trip. I can’t wait, so excited.

Ta-ta