Dam for our smooth water raft trip down the Colorado River. The trip was a little over four hours long and went pretty near the north rim of the Canyon. We saw parts of the Grand Canyon we had not seen yet; it also went through Navajo country, pretty desolate land.The day on the river was hot - around 104. We had to go through quite a few security checks when we reached the Glenn Canyon dam (because of 9-11) and down through a two mile long tunnel through the mountain rocks to the base of the dam. Along the river trip we made two stops ... one to see cliff writings, another for lunch. Both were welcomed breaks. The river water is a constant 47 degrees but dipping bandanas or towels in it then placing them around your neck was so refreshing. I even got my feet wet in the water of the Colorado River.
We saw quite a few
elk on the trip this morning (and again this afternoon). The BIG one this morning was just feeding along the side of the road and took its time, just looking up right at us. By the time I grabbed my camera, the bus was pulling away ... nice shot of his back side though. His antlers looked like velvet!!The raft trip itself was actually in the Glen Canyon part of the Grand Canyon. The trip ended at Lee's Ferry, where the Grand Canyon begins. The cliffs and walls of the canyon were magnificent. There is so much I thought about on the trip that I wanted to write. Now that I'm back at the hotel my mind isn't thinking of them all.
We got back to the hotel around 6:00 and went to a nice restaurant at the hotel. And for dinner, we ordered elk! Not bad really. Very tender.
Tomorrow morning we're heading back up to the Canyon. Bruce and Joanie are at one of the lodges there so we're meeting them for breakfast. One more full day here then we're off to Vegas early Saturday morning ... and the Donny and Marie show!! :)I was finally able to upload some pictures.
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