Day 2 GRAND CANYON

This morning Jeff, Erin, and myself woke up about 430 am to catch the sunrise over the grand canyon at Mather point. Currently it is monsoon season in the state of Arizona so the sky was overcast from one end of the horizon to the other. We could see some golden crescents peaking through the clouds far out east. Around 5:15 we were lucky enough to have the clouds part almost purposfully around the sun. Jeff got some amazing pictures of the sun beaming through and I got some footage of the rise. I'm sure well get around to posting them when we are near a power outlet and significant Internet connection.

We returned bleary eyed and tires around 630 to camp. I dove back into my tent and left Jeff and Erin in the car. Didn't get much sleep though. I had the loudest insect get stuck between the screen and liner of my tent and it tried furiously for the next hour and a half to escape. I took the chance to re-wake and joy out some ideas for our trip movie and write down various other thoughts. Finally we all woke up and relaxed for most of the day.


Ill leave this post for now because this is as much typing as I can handle on my iPhone.

Plans for tomorrow:
Waking up at the crack of dawn
Driving through the painted desert on our way to slot canyon at antelope canyon. Then we will travel through monument valley to stay at gooseneck state park in Utah.

Until next time. Best wishes from the gang.














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Outside Grand Canyon National Park, and just before Tusayan - Ten X Campground:
$10 dollars per night.
Large and private campsites (1/4 acre for the good ones. Get campsite 24~ if possible.)
Bathrooms are long-drops. Some water faucets, but no drinking water. No showers (you can sneak into the RV campsite in Tusayan and pay 1.50 for a 6 minute shower.)

Grand Canyon Entrance Fee: $25 dollars per vehichle. Good for a week. Lots of parking places, and viewing spots/points. Follow signs easily.