Grand Canyon Bound - Sunset

Ah - sleep makes everything better.  We are refreshed and back cruising down the highway towards Arizona.  As we drive along, the landscape changes so often and I love each and every change of it.  It is fairly cool out still -- but I know this won't last and it will be cooking later today.  We are hoping to be at our destination by then though.

Our journey brings us to a deep, narrow canyon.  It is Glen Canyon and we stop in a visitor area just before the bridge to take a look.  Is this beautiful or what?  Check out the color of that water.  Oh, and the two little dots down there -- well those are rafters working their way down the river.  From our vantage point on the "new" navajo bridge, we are able to see the "old" one.  It it no longer in use but it's replacement is almost identical.

As we stand on the bridge watching the rafts below, I suddenly wish we could join them.  It looks like so much fun.  This has been a nice break and a chance to stretch our feet, but we need to continue on.  We are almost there.  I love the red cliffs along the way -- beautiful.

Ah yes, we have arrived.  Mister has reserved us a cabin at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon.  We get checked in and I cannot wait any longer.  It is time to see this amazing creation and I am not disappointed.  How impressive it is.

This is the view in front of me -- Wow.

This is the view behind.

 The visitor center sits in an incredible location and not only fits in with the surroundings perfectly, but has a a wonderful history and the decor inside is so rustic and perfect.  I love it all.  We walk around the rim for several hours soaking in the majesty of it all.  I am so glad we came here.  I get a chance for some photography instruction and take the camera for awhile.  Learning to frame the picture is on the list for today.

Forgot the rule of thirds here, but it's a great perspective shot.

We walk the trails for several hours before returning back up to the lodge for a meal and some relaxation.

There's a great little pub and cafe delightfully air conditioned with a friendly bartender to visit with as we enjoy our fare.  Perfect.

The sun is starting to set so we go out onto the viewing patio, grab some chairs and sit back to enjoy the view.

Watching the shadows creep through the canyon and up the side is a new beauty all of its own.  I love the way the colors play out and each moment is a new piece of eye candy.  This is exactly why we came here -- the timing is perfect and there are not many people around either so it is quiet and we are able to just be at peace.

Well that's it --- time to call it a day.