My Long Weekend Trip to Grand Canyon
Posted by Belle on 08 Sep 2007 at 07:04 pm | Tagged as: AZ, Grand Canyon, natural wonder, travels, trips
I had my first three-day off at work this weekend without my children. They are now both in college staying in the dormitory. I suggested to my husband that we do some overnight trip within driving distance. My husband was thrilled with the idea and did all the preparations a week prior to our trip. We took air mattress, pillows, blankets, clothes, water, food, and some personal stuff. We slept in the truck under the canopy.
On the way to Grand Canyon, we stopped by at the university to see Lexie. We had lunch together, did some quick shopping and important errands.
Then we proceeded to our destinations: Lake Powell and Grand Canyon. We stayed overnight in the parking lot behind Wal-Mart in Page, AZ., where Lake Powell is located. For now though, let me first showcase to you pictures of the Grand Canyon. Photos were taken from 9 AM thru noon. Grand Canyon shows different shades and shadows as the sun moves along the sky. It would have been probably exciting to take photos at sunset but we couldn’t stay that late as we had four hours driving ahead of us to home. Besides, we were getting exhausted hopping in and out of the car to and from the viewpoints. Perhaps, we will catch it on our next overnight trip.
Have fun viewing!
So beautiful!!! Amazing nature!!! Mind boggling beauty of mother nature… One of my favorite places to visit. I like the South Rim than the North Rim.
Another thing … empty nest syndrome… I would to request that you do an entry about that in a little while and see about your thoughts on it…
Nice pics! Never been there but would like to go one day. That 2nd to the last pic of the guy near the edge looks pretty scary. He looks too close to the edge. I have this fear of falling from cliffs.
Wow the pics looks gorgeous. I’m sure you must have felt awesome while up there. Btw, do pple rock climb over at the Grand Canyon?
NursyE, yes, grand canyon is amazing! last weekend was my fourth visit and i don’t think i will ever get tired of looking at it. yes, south rim is prettier and easy to access than the north. i missed the glass-bottomed grand canyon skywalk which juts out 70 feet from the canyon rim and is 4000 feet above the colorado river. will reserve it for next trip.
Wil, thanks. you know if i was wearing the right shoes, i would not have minded attempting to go where the guy is. i was wearing flip flops and i was too lazy to switch to the appropriate shoes which were in the car all along.
sesame, i don’t get tired looking at it even though it was my third or fourth visit. it is simply an amazing work of nature. am not aware that people rock climb at the canyon, at least i haven’t seen anyone or heard anyone climbing because it is a long long drop down.
NICE and scary at the same time. I think that’s the thrill to visit the place. A friend told me once you see it up close and personal, you’d get the goosebumps.
Parang ganun din yung na-mati ko upon seeing the photos.
K, you are right, it is scary. when i took pictures, i liked to get as close to the edge as possible but i spread out my legs for balance or should someone accidentally bump me, i wouldn’t easily fall off because my legs were stabilized. but yes, there are no railings in some places to stop you from going down the canyon.
WOW! Must be nice to live near Grand Canyon
Breath taking pictures too!
Absolutely stunning pics…thanks for sharing, Belle!
Thanks Belle for sharing these breathtaking shots of such lavish scenery.
Great pics, Belle! The view is breathtaking! We haven’t been to the Grand Canyon, maybe one day…
Thanks for sharing!
Awesome sights belle. I think it’s nice that you and your husband could go on trips now, alone just the two of you.
beautiful and breath taking.
was that anyone you knew standing on the edge of that cliff?
pining, Elyani, Rach, thanks! i am happy at how my pictures turned out. am glad you like it.
Greymom, salamat! why not travel AZ, Utah in motor home in the future.
niceheart, thanks! i get 3 days off at work every 5 weeks so we are taking advantage of every opportunity.
chesca, gracias! i didn’t know the person. i just took his picture without his permission. it gave me goosebumps just watching him.
Hi Ate Belle,
OMG, Majestic photographs!!!! Simply breath-taking! I hope to one day go the Grand Canyons with my family. I just love rocks and mountains. Thanks for sharing.
So you are now enjoying your couple moments with your hubby. Wow back to honeymoon
.
Take care.
Amazing! To say “grand”is like an understatement, we are so small compared to this place. Thanks for taking us to the ride,Belle.
Take care!
amazing, Belle! and you didn’t stay in a hotel! such an adventure, how i wish i could do the same.
Wow, awesome photos, Belle! I’m sure words are not enough to describe the glory of the Grand Canyon. Ang ganda! Thanks for sharing these.
Enjoy the rest of the week!
Belle, beautiful pics!! The views are spectacular! I showed the pics to the hubs and told him that wen the kids are big enough for a road trip we should hit AZ
Tina, thanks, paminsan-minsan lang naman kung may long weekend lang. yes, you should visit grand canyon one day, it is a beautiful sight to behold.
Julie, yes, “grand” doesn’t half describe the magnificence of the canyon. you are welcome.
sexymom, hubby doesn’t care for hotels or motels and i don’t mind. it is fun and it saves us a lot of money.
chateau, thanks! the first time i went to the grand canyon, i was speechless! i stared at it for a while. an amazing work of nature!
Mom, when my girls were about the age of your kids, we rented a motorhome and stayed in a little dirt road in grand canyon and spent overnight there.