Hi everyone
Second day at Grand Canyon up in Twin Otter over the spectacular Colorado River. We are at 7000 feet here on the rim. It is 95f and the Canyon is 277 miles long, up to 18 miles wide and 1 mile deep on average.
The El Tovar Hotel is a constant reminder of Northern Exposure. The silver haired restaurant host has a black eye patch, our waitress limped so badly that we thought that at any minute her tray would fly off and the cocktail bar has a notice on the door prevevting entry if you are carrying a gun.
We are off to the desert tomorrow so you may not hear from us for a little while. No strange food today.
Love to you all
J&C
When I saw the Grand Canyon in 1960 it was only about 150 miles long, 5 miles wide and not quite a mile deep; clearly the dimensions you quote are the result of rapid climate change - which the Americans still don't get.
ReplyDeleteAlso there weren't any deserts in the US 50 years ago: it was a green an pleasant land.