June 20 - Day off with Yellowstone friends

Days off are a precious commodity here, and we were fortunate to have a Yellowstone couple from 2016 join us here in the Grand Canyon.  Karen and Neil Denowitz have been to the Grand Canyon previously but we were able to share some new sights with them.

On the Grand Tour, one of my favorite stops is Mohave Point.  It juts out into the Canyon and has a great view.

From Mohave, we can see Hermit Rapids - a Class 8 rapid on the Colorado River.

And the Alligator too!  Yes...that is the official name of this butte sticking out into the Canyon.

Amazing to see this sheer drop off.

I think that is one of the things that we find so amazing about this place - you can get so close to the edge.  There are so many places along the Rim Trail where there is no railing.  A sheer drop off, several hundred feet down.  Just beyond Mohave Point is an area called the Abyss.  Well named!  

Hope you have a great week.