Revisiting the Grand Canyon

I posted some pictures of the Grand Canyon, where I was lucky enough to have visited again recently

while on a trip to Phoenix to visit my daughter who lives there.

 My wife, my oldest daughter Erin and my youngest Keely headed off on a road trip to see one of the grandest sites you can ever see.

 I received some comments that were very nice, some saying things like, have never been there but thanks for sharing the photos.

 Let me be clear here. These photos posted here do not even come close to capturing the majesty that is our Grand Canyon. Not--even--close.

 Maybe this antidote will make it a bit clearer. The day we were visiting this great hole became cloud covered as the day wore on. We were hoping to catch a Grand Canyon sunset, but I really had my doubts. It wasn't looking good. But we decided, what the heck, we would head up to the Canyon resort on the North rim, just in case the clouds cleared. We were fortunate. The gods were on our side and let just a bit of the sunset peek through the mostly cloud covered canyon. Being a resort, there was quite a few people around there for the same reason, armed with cameras, to catch a Canyon sunset. Taking a glance around at any time I bet I could see 50 to 75 people, positioning themselves for a photographic opportunity.

The voices of those people could be heard, until the sun started to set, and the light began to paint another masterpiece  on the Canyon walls. As it became more spectacular by the minute, the decibel of the voices lowered. By the time the sun had set, even though I was surrounded by all these people, it was as if I was in a church. The few people that spoke, were whispering. That's the affect this place has on people. To say it is a religious experience is not a stretch. It is a place words can not describe. Until you see it, you won't understand it. If at all possible, a visit to the Grand Canyon should be on everyones bucket list.

 My daughter Keely, with the best view in the house. This awesome experience was doused a bit because my family wasn't there as a whole. My middle daughter Bryn was missed and mentioned among us every day. Some day Bryn will join us on a return trip. It's a must.

Do your self a favor if you haven't already. Visit this spectacular place.