Day 45 – The Grand Canyon…Hermit’s Rest

News flash!!!  Same day post.  

We finished our trek to Hermit's Rest and had a late lunch and decided to venture into the internet zone before dinner.  We've had plenty of sun for today.

So here goes on today's activities.

The plan today was to travel to the far west end of the shuttle route.  We rode the blue line village shuttle to the Hermit’s Rest transfer station and rode that shuttle to Maricopa Point.

From that vantage point, you could clearly see the trail that Kathy rode on the mules several years ago.  They went to the end of that point on a full day ride.

After that, we hiked the rim trail for a couple miles…first to Powell Point.

I think I have photos and locations matched.  I look at the time stamp on the data and try to match that up to our schedule.  If something isn't right, you'll never know it anyway.

So next is Hopi Point.

And finally continued the hike to Mohave Point where we boarded the bus again for a couple more stops along the route. 

I got Kathy to let go of the tree long enough for a photo.  She (so did I) only ventured near the edge when there was a tree to latch on to.  The trail on this part of the rim was VERY narrow in some places.  Room enough for two feet.  One step to the side was a serious error.

We had a good view of the Colorado River at one spot.

Zooming in reveals a muddy rapids.  I would have pictured the river a bit more clear.  

They said to raft this part of the river requires a 21 day rafting trip through the canyon.

Kathy checks out the vista at Monument Creek.

Helicopters fly through parts of the canyon, but must be prohibited from the area around the village.  We never see them in the area we're staying.

The view at Pima Point.

The last stop on the route is Hermit’s Rest.

Same canyon, same view, different tree.

The clarity of the air was real good today.  The views seemed to be a bit more vivid.  Hopefully, this post isn’t too repetitive.  The scenery is stunning and as other places have been, the photography doesn’t do it justice. 

Tomorrow, we’re a bit open for what to do.  We’ll just play it by ear.

So there you are, all caught up "On the Road" with Jim and Kathy.  Charles Kuralt would be proud.