Sunday, April 6, 2008

Grand Canyon, AZ

Breathtaking...is the best way to describe the Grande Canyon. It is everything we expected and more. As they say, "Pictures don't do it Justice", and in this case it is so true. Simply Stunning! Well deserving it's title as one of the Wonders of the Natural World. I took a gazillion photos as you can imagine, but chose a few to post on this blog. Don't forget to click on the photo to enlarge for better viewing.



We started our tour of the Grand Canyon on the Grand Canyon Railway just accross from our RV Park. The two hour train trip takes us from Williams, AZ to The South Rim of the Grand Canyon in comfort.


Before the trip in the morning, passengers were treated to a Wild West Shoot-Out Show. Then it's time to board the train.



There was entertainment during the trip, this fella on guitar and Mouthorgan and a very talented Banjo Player.


This is the Hopi House, a National Historic Landmark built in 1905, at the Grand Canyon Village. Here you can shop for Native American arts and crafts.




Our first view of the Canyon after deboarding the train.











We took a shuttle bus to various viewpoints along the Rim.








On the trip back that evening, we were "hijacked" by Bandits! Too much fun...


A wonderful "Trip of a Lifetime"!

Friday, April 4, 2008

It's time to say Good Bye... April 5, 2008








It has been a wonderful 5 months here at our home in Tucson. By far, the best winter I have experienced in my 60 years. But, it is time to pack up the big ole' blue motorhome and return home to BC.

We are heading North to Williams, AZ to spend a few days visiting the Grand Canyon, before navigating through Nevada, Idaho, Washington and finally crossing the border into Canada by April 15th.

Truly enjoyed being here with Darcy and Kathy. It was great to spend time with them as we always have fun together. Love you guys. Thanks for all the wonderful hospitality.

Good Bye little Casita; but we'll be back again, God Willing, in October. Leaving half my heart here in Tucson, for sure!

I am going to leave you now with some photos I snapped of some Cactus in Bloom as I was cycling around the Park this week. Talk to you again soon from the Grand Canyon. :)














Blossom from the Oleander hedge in our Backyard. :)