Greetings from the Red Feather Lodge in Tuyasan AZ. We left the wonder of the Treasure Trail motel in Kanab, UT, and journeyed forth to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. It took us about an hour and forty-five minutes to get to the north rim - it is very remote. There seems to be only one lodging option there (besides camping) so fewer people were up and about. We walked all the way out on the bright Angel path and the view was tremendous. I thought I might have to drag Major Tom along with me - the height is not to his liking, but he persevered and from now on the shaky ladder leaning against the roof at home will be a "piece of cake".
We filled our gas tank (again!) before we left the park and were surprised to find Arizona time was an hour earlier - so we picked up an hour again. (AZ doesn't observe Daylight Savings Time)
The ride to the South Rim was supposed to be nearly five hours but that just isn't so.We came through some gorgeous canyons and the colors of the rocks and cliffs, etc., were amazing.
We arrived at the eastern end of the canyon and did some stopping at scenic spots. After seeing the north rim at early light , it was not quite so "breathtaking" - still amazing, but we decided we'd go back tomorrow early morning and maybe sunset to view it again.
We checked in here mid afternoon and crashed (the extra hour took its toll). We have a very nice room. Dinner was at the Cafe Tuyasan and then we headed to the IMAX theater to see the National Geographic's "Grand Canyon". Only 35 minutes but packed with views we are never going to get on our own.
I will be including an additional blog tonight that should be of special interest (and cause for laughter) to Melanie and Jonathan. Bye Bye
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