LONG days start with sunrises - but when the sun rises above the Grand Canyon for the first time in your life - it's something you do not miss. Andrew and I got up at 5:45 am, dressed quickly, and went to meet the sun at the Canyon's South Rim this morning at 6:25 am. I've seen sunrises many places in my life - but little can compare to this. Words cannot begin to describe the quick and drastic changes in color, and the awe such a vision inspires.
Here's a snapshot from my mind's eye:
And, another:
I know, right? :)
After we welcomed the new day, and froze our assets off in the process, we headed back to the lodge. On the way, we met these fine gents:
Lucky, since that was basically the only wildlife we'd seen other then the moo cows and the ravens!
Later, after getting ready, we took the shuttle out to the visitor's center and took in the short film about the history of the Canyon and it's first explorers and inhabitants.
Lunch at the El Tovar Hotel (which is on the Historical Landmarks list) was fantastic - and some final site seeing and wandering like only we can do ended our time at the Canyon. We were due back to the train depot at 3:15 pm.
On the ride home, the train was robbed!! by the nicest outlaws we've ever met... :)
A champagne toast brought us back to the depot in Williams.
Dinner was at the Railway Cafe again, on our package, and that about wraps up the day.
Tomorrow, we'll head to Sedona and we'll get to see those red rocks up close!!
Sleep tight, don't let the outlaws bite!
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