We started the day with a huge American breakfast at nearby diner; then hit the road.
Lovely drive to the Grand Canyon, it was such a sunny day but you could still see a tonne of snow on the mountains (felt a little bit like a ski resort). On the way we stopped off at small town called Williams - the first place so far Arran has had the petrol pumped for him, by the owner of the station (Bob), no less.
Lovely drive to the Grand Canyon, it was such a sunny day but you could still see a tonne of snow on the mountains (felt a little bit like a ski resort). On the way we stopped off at small town called Williams - the first place so far Arran has had the petrol pumped for him, by the owner of the station (Bob), no less.
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| The Grand Canyon - view from the top |
We arrived in the Grand Canyon late afternoon. It is one of America’s National Parks, so you have to buy a pass to get in ($25 minimum charge, but the pass lasts you a week). We felt a little irked paying so much for only one day in the Canyon, but once you get in and actually see the views, it’s definitely worth it. We decided to camp at the Canyon that evening. Most of the designated campsites were closed for winter, but we found one open. Not surprisingly (given the temperature and all the snow) we were the only people in the site. We got settled and made a quick bite to eat and some hot drinks, before heading over to the park’s main view point. Pulling up to the car park, there was a lovely (warm looking) log cabin and we wondered how far we’d have to walk to see the first of our views...not realising, we just had to walk across the car park and look over the small wall! Pretty amazing sight to take in – the sheer vastness of the canyon and the contrast of the bright red rock against all the snow.
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| Keeping warm next to the campfire |
As the sun set, we decided to head back to the campsite, to ensure we still had a little light to cook in (I’m still haunted by the Kangaroo Rat incident!).
We picked up some supplies in the General Store on the way back including an extra torch, candles and firewood. Just as well did, as it was pitch black by the time we came out the store, (the light seems to disappear instantly round here; you really have to keep an eye on the time).
I successfully managed to make dinner under candle/head torch light while Arran made a campfire – first campfire of our road trip so far. Great end to a busy day.
We picked up some supplies in the General Store on the way back including an extra torch, candles and firewood. Just as well did, as it was pitch black by the time we came out the store, (the light seems to disappear instantly round here; you really have to keep an eye on the time).
I successfully managed to make dinner under candle/head torch light while Arran made a campfire – first campfire of our road trip so far. Great end to a busy day.
