TD2 2019 Adventure - AZ - Grand Canyon, Day 2 -- Sunrise, Sunset, and down into the Canyon

Our second day included Steve heading out solo to watch the chilly sunrise and sunset.  Not spectacular due to the lack of clouds, but still worth the extra activity.

Then we decided to descend a bit into the canyon via the South Kaibab Trail to get the feel of it (especially the return hike uphill).  Our target was aptly named the Ooh Aah Point (sounded worthy of the effort).

This time of year is perfect from a temperature perspective to hike down the canyon.  And we enjoyed it enough that at least Steve (and maybe Carol) can envision a hike down to the bottom of the canyon, assuming overnight accommodations are planned in advance.

We'll see -- it's on someone's bucket list. ;-)

Here's the aptly named Ooh Aah Point and a sunset canyon glow:

Aptly named Ooh Aah Point

Grand Canyon Sunset Glow

And here is the photo album, probably the most photos I kept from a shoot:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/crisp_travels/albums/72157711954772801

TD2 2019 Adventure - AZ - Grand Canyon, Day 1 - simply amazing weather!

After much hemming and hawing, and checking of weather forecasts (since night-time temps were looking pretty low), we decided to make another assault on the Grand Canyon.

We secured a campsite for two nights, and boondocked not far from the park the night before arrival.  It was a great spot, and our first 2019 campfire was lit, just for the heck of it.

Weather during the day was absolutely perfect at the Grand Canyon, and we mostly just walked along the South Rim Trail this first day.

Pretty amazing views for a really large hole in the ground, or as I heard a park ranger tell someone when asked for the best place to see the grand canyon, "hey, it's the same hole, just different angles." ;-)

Here's a gratuitous Grand Canyon overlook photo (plus a humorous dog):

Carol & Steve cling to the edge and each other!

He's a looker, alright!

It's a Dog's Life!

And the photo album for those so inclined:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/crisp_travels/albums/72157711820985252