Sunday, November 9, 2008

Arizona - Grand Canyon

As you can tell from the title, we have made it to Arizona. The altitude is getting to me, though. And it's extremely dry here. I've had a headache since we got here. Other than that, the Grand Canyon is absolutely beautiful! You look out at these rocks and it reminds you that you are a mere speck in the world. We watched the sun go down and then, in a true act of altitude insanity, got up at 5am this morning to watch the sun rise. Only it was cloudy, so it wasn't as spectacular as we had hoped.

We will be spending the next 2 nights in Flagstaff. Still at a high altitude, but it doesn't feel as bad. Tomorrow we want to go to Sedona. We have to start on our way to Socorro soon for the Festival of the Birds. Oh, speaking of birds, I have added some to my list: Gambels' Quail, Great-Tailed Grackle, Mountain Chickadee, Mountain Bluebird, Pinon Jay, and a California Gull.

Enjoy the pictures.