 |
The Red Rock River was a lovely spot to 'chill' with
your feet dangling in the water. I know, I did. |
 |
 |
|
Later, we took another of Fran's
recommendations and dined in a beautiful setting in a rather exclusive
resort setting. Jeans face says all about the food.
The visiting bird, by the way, was
actually a metal one. Not too threatening. |
 |
 |
Our last morning and, sadly, it was time to move on.
Not too sadly, though, for it was time to see the 'Big One', the Grand
Canyon. |
 |
Apart from getting a bit lost in
Flagstaff and arriving at the Canyon from the wrong direction, we did
actually find the 220 mile long canyon without too much difficulty. |
 |
This was actually the lesser canyon and the 'little'
Colorado. |
 |
Here we arrive at the Desert viewpoint from the
Cameron direction and at a height of about 6500 feet. |
 |
The viewing tower was built in the 1930's and is
quite a stylish place. |
|
here, I met this couple who were doing
the Harley Davidson thing, but with their little dog, as well! |
 |
 |
The view from the top is, well, awesome. A word
legitimately earned here. |
 |
Zoomed in on my big lens (650mm) that little streak
of blue is the mighty Colorado River. Inside the
viewing tower (far right) is a bit special. |
 |
 |
 |
Looking up.
Here some info about the tower. It stands 7522 feet above sea level |
 |
 |
 |
 |
Nothing better for a photographer than some
foreground interest. |
 |
|
Now we are at the main viewing point on
the Southern Rim. |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
The girl on the left here walked along a scarily
narrow piece of rock with sheer drops on either side.
Your intrepid photographer took absolutely no risks at
all for this shot. |
 |
