Saturday, September 11, 2010 While we were having dinner last night, Ila told us we had to go to Antelope Canyon. He said that it was a slot canyon, on Navajo land, that is well known for the beautiful pictures taken in it. He said to be sure and be there between 11 and 1, when the light is the best. We were heading to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, and when we looked at the map, realized we'd be going right by the area. So, this morning, we got up bright and early for us (8:00) had breakfast and left the Navajo National Park by 9:00. There are at least three different areas that you can go to in the canyon; we wanted to go to the "Corkscrew". This was actually the canyon that 12 people had died in a flash flood several years ago. But the skies were clear and we eventually got to the right spot and we were there at the right time.


Oh, my gosh, it is amazing.






























From here we headed to the Grand Canyon. I had never been to the North Rim, and it is beautiful. I love having the overlooks and to be among pine trees. When we first got to the Rim we took a small hike to Angel's Point. As we were walking back a woman asks, "Jane?" It turns out it was Diane Farr from Utah. She was there with her husband and 5 other couples to celebrate her birthday. I bring this up just to remind you that it is a small world, and you never know when or where you'll run into someone you know!

Tonight, we actually stayed in a hotel, The Grand Canyon Lodge. Camping in the Beast has been great, but there isn't a shower and everywhere we camped, there wasn't a shower. One can only do so much with sponge baths, and the worst for wear was definitely my hair. I was thrilled to actually wash it!

Around 6:00 pm we walked down to the main lodge to see the sunset. And it was lovely.




It was nice to sleep in a bed, but I missed the Beast.