Grand Canyon Hike 2007

Grand Canyon

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Before we started our hike we filled up at the North Rim Lodge. Clockwise from the front we have John, Tom, Kelly, Brenda, Mary, Tony, Steve, Neil, and Leoni. Brenda and Kelly enjoy some ice cream and the view. The Canyon viewed from the North Rim. Sunset at the lodge. Venus showed itself as the sun slipped past the horizon. Kelly was smiling as we started our descent. John and Neil pause to examine some rocks. Enormous yucca stalks are imore than ten feet tall! John, Leoni and Neil pause on the trail to see if the rest of us are coming. It was hot, but not too hot for this lizard. Brenda and Kelly pose near Roaring Springs. Once we were down the North wall of the canyon we followed Bright Angel creek. Brenda and Steve found a little bit of shade under a NPS information board. We stopped for lunch at Ribbon Falls. John soaked his feet while he ate. Leoni took the time to air out her socks. Kelly and Brenda found some shade to rest in while they are. Ribbon Falls. The Colorado River. The start of our ascent on day 2. Kelly and Steve are happy to find some shade. From the Sounth Rim you can see the trail we followed. The trail disappears where it begins the final descent to the Colorado River. In the background is Bright Angel Creek canyon where our journey began. Finally a photo of me, almost at the top. Cold lemonade never tasted so good.
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