The GRAND Canyon

Our car trip back from Tucson turned out to be another vacation in itself with stops at the Grand Canyon, Four Corners, Mesa Verde and Arches National Park. For not having a set schedule, timing worked out perfectly -- we were at the Grand Canyon at sunset. As we drove along the South Rim we stopped to take in the vistas from several lookout points.

Philip and Susan were more sure-footed than the two of us.

No, we didn't do the trails on horseback, but it was a thrill to watch the group return to the top of the canyon after a day trip.

Guy and I pretty much hugged the mountain side as we took a short hike on a trail along the top of the canyon.