| We left Scottsdale and
headed north to Flagstaff then further north to Grand Canyon, climbing most
of the way. Along the way we spotted this 2-6-6-2 mountain class locomotive
which used to haul logs out of the mountains. |  |
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After Flagstaff the land is generally flat although there are odd mountains
of sandstone just sticking up out of the otherwise empty plain. |
| Further north there are
more trees. We took the scenic route across to the road from Williams to
Grand Canyon. |  |
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The pylons are a reminder that much of the power for the Phoenix area comes
from the hydro electric power on the Colorado river. |
| A 'hill' on an otherwise
flat plain. |  |
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Our camping site had been guarded by this elk and he didn't seem in any
hurry to move. |
| We just had time to reach
the canyon rim and catch the sunset. It really brings out the layers of
colour. |  |
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We were not alone as hundreds of other visitors were doing the same. |
| The picture changed
constantly over about a half hour period. |  |
| It is impossible for the
camera to adequately record the changes as there are too many variables in
the process. |  |
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But I hope this sample of shots gives some idea of how spectacular it is. |
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