Route 66 -- Day 8 -- Grand Canyon

 We took a day off from riding and took a train to the Grand Canyon.  The Grand Canyon is amazing, awe inspiring.  Every time I have been there, it is always the same feeling, and that pictures just don't cut it.

It was a good day to take off since it was cold, and wet at times.  How cold was it?  It was sleeting.  We crossed 7000 feet of elevation yesterday, and the elevation of the GC is up there.  I am glad to say that the precipitation was mostly while we were on the train and the first few minutes there.  It was still a good day for hot chocolate and coffee, and frequent stops in a lodge, visitor center or gift shop.

The train ride was in a scenic car (i.e., glass up the sides and the roof). The car we were in was from circa 1948.  Our group had the entire 'room'.  The train company provided a shoot-out prior to the ride, a couple of traveling guitar players, and other entertainment.  

I included  a picture of our 'route' sheet for tomorrow.  We have one for every day. Laminated.  The days alternate colors (yellow, next day pink, next day yellow).  If there are 2 sheets for a day, the second sheet is white.

There are pictures of the Grand Canyon, the view out of the train car, a picture of accumulated sleet (which I really had to search for).  Yes, we were dressed for a 40 degree day.  We did limited 'hiking' along the Rim Trail and the Bright Angel Trail --we didn't see any mules (although there were a couple of elk roaming around).


















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