Monday, June 8, 2009

Grand Canyon - June 2009

Driving to Grand Canyon from Las Vegas (300 km) through Arizona partially on the Route 66

the amazing Grand Canyon at sunset
and after sunrise
Hiked down into the canyon - or at least a bit... it started quite steep

..the temperature started to increase. Luckily the desert temperature didn't hit us - there were plenty of winds and clouds..
..in front of another drop into the canyon...
... and final destination: we stopped after 650 m drop as our goal was to see the Colorado river(the little water on the left bottom). Decided against of touching it which would have meant another 800 m drop in the increasing heat - "life threatening action" as most of the boards on the rim indicated...

Back again on the rim, just enjoying the view - we cannot have enough of it.

the couple back in Las Vegas
Venetia - incredible nep... so much that it's actually enjoyable