We drove 25 miles to the East end of the park on the Canyon View Road that follows the Rim the whole way. Many view points and lookouts provided all the beautiful scenery we expected and more. The girls got to go for the ride so they saw a lot as well. The mid-day lighting did not prove to be the best for pictures - sunrise and sunset are best. But the sights were still stunning! Took 2.5 hours driving the road east, and only .5 for the return.
Lunch, a nap, and a little time with the dogs and we were off to the Imax Theater for a Grand Canyon film at 4:30pm. It was a short 30 minute film so we drove around the areas we visited yesterday in the wind, rain, and snow. Much prettier in the sunshine and a whole lot more enjoyable. Took some more pictures in the setting sun and got a few good ones with all the shadows and contrasts. Tried to find a bar in one of the lodges with a sunset view but were unsuccessful so we just came back to the RV for the night.
Another cold night tonight - went from 55 to 32 as soon as the sun set. Currently 28 at 9:00pm but going to the teens. Tomorrow should be even better than today and a trip to the West end of the Canyon is planned for the day. Private vehicles are not allowed in that direction so we will ride the free bus system. Three different bus routes actually provide the free service everywhere in the park. One could just leave the car parked and go anywhere. They even pickup and droppoff at the RV park.
Good night.
Some of the same views as yesterday only with a blue sky
One of the 100+ year old lodges here in the park. They seemed to be full. The RV park cleared out quite a bit today but was full again by dark.
Gracie got a new "baby" today on the rim drive - meet Lucia the Mountain Lion.
Issy was doing a little "surfing" on the internet and got distracted by something going on outside.
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