Sedona - We head out from Scottsdale to see the grand canyon. 
At Mattias' suggestion we drive through Sedona on the way there. It's a cool spot. It's a small resort town that's nestled in these beautiful and enormous red rock outcroppings. If we had more time we probably would have stopped and had some mexican food, but daylight is burning and we don't want to see the canyon at night.
Grand Canyon - We arrive at the grand canyon about an hour before sundown, perfect amount of time to see the sights and witness a memorable sunset. We enter at the
south east entrance and drive along the canyon rim, stopping at the overlooks to check out the vastness. At the first stop we run into a group of french teens/20 somethings on some kind of group trip. One of the french guys is wearing a t-shirt that says "Texas is bigger than France". Nothing to do with the Grand Canyon, just thought it was hilarious a french kid was wearing it. Anyway, back to the Canyon...It's pretty impossible to describe. It's kinda like looking out over the ocean or up into the stars. My brain just can't process the amount of information. The peaks and chasms seem to go on forever in every direction. At one point we stop at a section where we can climb down a bit into the canyon. I always have this perception that everything in America is made ultra safe to 
protect companies from litigation. The grand canyon is nothing like that. You can climb out on any death defying ledge you want without even being yelled at by a life guard. We went out on a couple outcroppings to get a feel for exactly how deep the canyon is. Peering over the edge, the old quote came to mind, "if you gaze too long into an abyss, the abyss also gazes into you". So with slightly wobbly legs, we climb out of the canyon watch the sun set over the rim and return to our trusty minivan. The grand canyon is truly a natural wonder of this world. One of these years I'd like to take a few days and climb all the way down.
Drive all night pt3 - All day long Tim and I have been fighting the early onset of a cold. In fact we both think we initially got infected from the suspicious air conditioner in El Paso. It's either that or anyone of the following: a voodoo hex from New Orleans, the revenge of Tom Mix, or the Mexican ailment our truck stop friend warned us about. We'll stick with the air conditioner for now, but if I'm still sick by the time I get home,I'm gonna donate some money to the Tom Mix foundation. Anyway after the Grand Canyon I'm now full blown sick, and cramming airborne and zicam like it's my job. I drift off into a fitful, medicine induced sleep as Jake pulls the iron man shift and drives all through the night from the Grand Canyon to southern california. Jake now has moved into the commanding lead of hours logged driving. Just give that man an endless supply of coffee and jerky and he becomes a driving machine. That may also be his secret cold vaccine.
At Mattias' suggestion we drive through Sedona on the way there. It's a cool spot. It's a small resort town that's nestled in these beautiful and enormous red rock outcroppings. If we had more time we probably would have stopped and had some mexican food, but daylight is burning and we don't want to see the canyon at night.Grand Canyon - We arrive at the grand canyon about an hour before sundown, perfect amount of time to see the sights and witness a memorable sunset. We enter at the
south east entrance and drive along the canyon rim, stopping at the overlooks to check out the vastness. At the first stop we run into a group of french teens/20 somethings on some kind of group trip. One of the french guys is wearing a t-shirt that says "Texas is bigger than France". Nothing to do with the Grand Canyon, just thought it was hilarious a french kid was wearing it. Anyway, back to the Canyon...It's pretty impossible to describe. It's kinda like looking out over the ocean or up into the stars. My brain just can't process the amount of information. The peaks and chasms seem to go on forever in every direction. At one point we stop at a section where we can climb down a bit into the canyon. I always have this perception that everything in America is made ultra safe to 
protect companies from litigation. The grand canyon is nothing like that. You can climb out on any death defying ledge you want without even being yelled at by a life guard. We went out on a couple outcroppings to get a feel for exactly how deep the canyon is. Peering over the edge, the old quote came to mind, "if you gaze too long into an abyss, the abyss also gazes into you". So with slightly wobbly legs, we climb out of the canyon watch the sun set over the rim and return to our trusty minivan. The grand canyon is truly a natural wonder of this world. One of these years I'd like to take a few days and climb all the way down.Drive all night pt3 - All day long Tim and I have been fighting the early onset of a cold. In fact we both think we initially got infected from the suspicious air conditioner in El Paso. It's either that or anyone of the following: a voodoo hex from New Orleans, the revenge of Tom Mix, or the Mexican ailment our truck stop friend warned us about. We'll stick with the air conditioner for now, but if I'm still sick by the time I get home,I'm gonna donate some money to the Tom Mix foundation. Anyway after the Grand Canyon I'm now full blown sick, and cramming airborne and zicam like it's my job. I drift off into a fitful, medicine induced sleep as Jake pulls the iron man shift and drives all through the night from the Grand Canyon to southern california. Jake now has moved into the commanding lead of hours logged driving. Just give that man an endless supply of coffee and jerky and he becomes a driving machine. That may also be his secret cold vaccine.
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