Found this position on our way home and Jen sent me to explore. Thank you, Girl!
I've made a number of comments over the years of how superb the natural world is. I have two regrets, although the second one is hardly that. The main regret is that I wish there were more people inhabiting our planet, including (especially) ourselves, that would allow us to use a similar superlative as that in describing the Grand Canyon. This region, and the canyon in particular, is arguably one of the finest if not the best place to cast one's eyes and absorb its magnificence. We would recommend that nobody should pass the opportunity to visit this 'hole in the ground' and saunter down into it, even if only for a mile or less. It would, in our opinion, be a shame to sojourn through this world and not absorb some of the myriad sights available, many probably not yet seen by humans to this day.
The second comment is: I admit most sights I witness I think are great. Nevertheless, I would choose Arizona's Grand Canyon as the supreme place to visit and admire. As an aside, not as grand but unique, Utah's Bryce Canyon (amphitheater) is the other place everyone who has the means and opportunity to visit, should. It's like no other place on Earth. If neither of these two incredible regions appeal, I would suggest a McDonald's—it provides good service, a fair deal and reasonable coffee.
What can one say? We make our way down to the cliff above the Colorado River.
Stunning sight as we approach our turnaround point, making it 3,100 feet elevation gain back to the rim.
Looking at an aspect of the canyon within the confines of a Southern African map.
On the way down, we spot the Colorado River, disappointing in flow and color.
Jen on the way down but far from out.
We've been in the canyon on a number of occasions and have noticed each time, the sights appear superior to that of the previous visit. It's an experience in which the trail provides a fair test while each position along the way allows the hiker to absorb unrelenting beauty. There is never a hindered view. It's a visual assault of beauty which in fact spoils a person. Whilst we have been fortunate to hike in incredible places in many parts of the world, should we only be allowed to choose one place, effectively, this would be it.
We like.
'Framed'.
A great path below and beyond 'Skeleton Point'.
Jen scans the distant sights.
...and 3 more after deleting so many fine sights at the Grand Canyon, South Kaibab Trail on an unusually fine day of weather. The temperature in Williams, the gateway town, was 18 degrees F. upon departing for the hike.
Cheers,
Jenni and Jeffrey
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