My ravenous friends
Saw 2 elk IN the camp grounds
And lots of deer all around - even on the hiking trails!
At the snowy camp site
For hiking that day, I wore a couple of shirts...
And my yoga pants under my jeans -
for extra warmth...
So cold it was sleeting
For hiking that day, I wore a couple of shirts...
And my yoga pants under my jeans -
for extra warmth...
Little ice pellets
It seems to have many moods, this canyon
And the weather changes in just a few minutes
Below the rim is less windy, but still as cold
And there is ice on the ground....
I didn't go down too far - had to come up again the same distance!
And coming up is not so easy!
Maybe next year, when I am more fit
"Never hike beyond your limitations," they say!
At nearly 7000 feet in elevation, it warms up fast -
When the sun is out.
Lots of art and little shops
The stores are great - they have everything you could ever want....
Alot of organic/gourmet food - even camping gear - everything!
And it was reasonably priced as well.
Next time - I'm not packing a thing - just get it once I'm here!
My raven-proof lunch
Too tired to eat!
(Which kinda worked against me)
Some of these aren't too bad -
for cell phone pictures!
Thanks for reading along!
Oh thank you for the photos..brought back memories of when I would go to the GC when I lived in Arizona. I walked down the br. angel trail a little bit..but was too skeered.
ReplyDeleteMore great photos, Anne. You are having a marvelous time and I DO wish I was there with you.:)
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, Anne! It's so beautiful. I bet it's even prettier in person because you get to experience it. Maybe next year I can hike it with you. In the "non snowing" season. :) I'm glad that you're getting to do all of this. Quite the adventure.
ReplyDeleteI did that trail! It was in the heat of June and I had a cold and I vowed after that to never hike down first again and then have the hike up to contend with!
ReplyDeleteKaren - no doubt that!
ReplyDeleteThe steep-ness and the reverse order makes it NOT a beginner trail!
That, and the snow, eh?
Great pics! I know you're having a blast. Keep on having fun! :)
ReplyDeletemmm, elk makes a tasty meal! Hope you can hunt one down while out and about there.
ReplyDeleteI'm taking a vote as to weather/whether
ReplyDeleteI should hurry home in two days, or hike it home in 3 days!
What do ya think? Let me know, eh?
3 days and hiking...
ReplyDeleteSome of those pictures look ominous...bring back the sun I say!
Hike it!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photos. Gorgeous!!!!!
I keep going back and looking at the photos of the canyon over and over. Just stunning. It's like it's impossible to take a bad photo of that place... it's got gorgeousness to spare!
ReplyDeleteI love the way you share your life/adventures with us. The photos give us a sense of you, who you are, and how much you enjoy the things around you, LIFE, and your sense of humor. It's a treat to be traveling vicariously with such a wonderful person. You, Anne, rock!
ReplyDeleteloving it :)
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful....take the slo way home and savor the end of the ride
ReplyDeleteraven-proof!! obviously learned your lesson :-D beautiful pics for cell phone or otherwise!
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