Monday, May 4, 2009

Hello...Grand Canyon


Holiday Ro oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oad


Yes we met the challenges of the Griswalds and both my "Clark" and I decided there was more to that movie than we had ever thought. The kids were no different than ours. I did catch him looking for the red Ferrari a few times. And I do have an Aunt in Phoenix. No dog on the bumper.

For Graduation from the University of Alabama, my sweet husband took me out west. We had the best time river rafting and hiking not to mention the bartering with the Navajos. We had to drive through the reservation. The time zone difference worked well for me as I have never
been so on time for every thing.


Here is a view from the Colorado River up near Page, AZ.

The Bug and I are floating down river starting near the dam. There are two dams along the Colorado. The tour guide stated that the river would be dried up part of the year with out the dams. The water comes from the Rocky Mountains and it floods in the spring and drys up in the fall.

My parent suggested going through Sedona along the way. It was incredible.


It was freezing cold and we dealt with sleet and snow for the first two days. The elevation loomed between 5000 to 7000 feet. Brings great views of the night sky and nasty headaches do to the lack of oxygen. Yes, I am a Southern Girl. Apparently, I am more designed for the seashore.



And lastly... the kids ...It was if we had never left. They love each other everywhere we go.