grand canyon

We had the opportunity to visit the Grand Canyon this past Saturday. It was Robert's first time seeing the Grand Canyon; it was my fourth. When we first arrived at the Canyon, we walked a mile or so along the rim, taking in the sights. We jumped on the shuttle, which took us to the western-most point of the park (Hermit's Rest). After a quick snack, we got back on the shuttle and returned to our car. By this point, it was noon and we had already spent several hours admiring the Canyon. Since we wanted to get home before dark AND beat the incoming storm, we left; we took the 64 East so we could make a stop at the eastern-most point of the park (Desert View). Along the way, we made a few detours to check out the view (in the drizzle). Desert View was amazing! A watchtower was built in the 1920's/1930's out of Canyon stone. The interior of the tower is adorned in Native American art, furniture, & decor. From the top of the watchtower, a large portion of the Colorado River can be seen at the bottom of the Canyon. We didn't stay long, but enjoyed it while we were there. The remainder of the way home, Robert & I took in the awe and beauty of Arizona. This is a gorgeous state!