My pictures will do nothing for you as compared to these supplied by R.W.B. Brad Ross of Connecticut. That being said, even these pictures don’t make a big enough impression.
Of course I did take a few to prove we were there.
The NPS has done a great job of making this delight accessible to all of us. A system is in place with free shuttle buses. They follow 5 routes dropping you at various scenic spots, each overlook exceeding the last one. Using these busses, you are not forced to use parking lots which would cause you to do a great deal of walking.
Our Massachusetts friend John Trembly called in a favor and arranged for us to have a Pink Jeep tour. We took the Grand Finale Tour which takes advantage of the special lighting effects as that giant orb sinks over the western rim. Thank-you John!
From the left: 1) Our fearless group. 2) A Giant Condor. The entire population of these birds are tagged and inventoried. 3) A spring of mistletoe found in a juniper tree caused me to jump into action! 4) We see the last peak of the sun over Anne-Marie’s head.
Our manual satellite dish was smashed when it feel last night. Probably operator error, I’m thinking one of the huge Elks here ran into it. I’ll find a replacement when I’m in an area with Craig’s List.
200+ mile run tomorrow to the north rim, than on to the Grand Teton’s.
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