Monday, June 05, 2006
Grand Canyon update
Got home last night around 9 pm. Had to unpack and go to bed for work today, so that's why the Canyon update is a day behind.
All I can really say is WOW! What an amazing weekend. Here it is in a nutshell...
Thursday morning fly to Pheonix, rest for the hike.
Friday drive by bus to the Grand Canyon (4 hours away) have lunch in beautiful Sedona. Stop at the Canyon for a half hour to catch a quick glimpse. Have an inspirational dinner with a speech from a cancer survivor and find out the grand total of money raised -- $240,000 Michigan; $800,000 the five states there this past weekend; and $3.3 millon total from the five weekends that Hike for Discovery happened.
Saturday get up at 3:30 am to have breakfast and have gear checked for 5:30 bus ride to the Canyon. Hiked 8 miles/7 hours along the rim of the Canyon experiencing breathtaking views of this wonder, along with California Condors. Many photos were taken, but I truly believe the beauty and awe we get when seeing photos is nothing compared to it up close and personal.
This was all worth it and I look forward to sharing my photos and even my next adventure with you all (think Yosemite).
All I can really say is WOW! What an amazing weekend. Here it is in a nutshell...
Thursday morning fly to Pheonix, rest for the hike.
Friday drive by bus to the Grand Canyon (4 hours away) have lunch in beautiful Sedona. Stop at the Canyon for a half hour to catch a quick glimpse. Have an inspirational dinner with a speech from a cancer survivor and find out the grand total of money raised -- $240,000 Michigan; $800,000 the five states there this past weekend; and $3.3 millon total from the five weekends that Hike for Discovery happened.
Saturday get up at 3:30 am to have breakfast and have gear checked for 5:30 bus ride to the Canyon. Hiked 8 miles/7 hours along the rim of the Canyon experiencing breathtaking views of this wonder, along with California Condors. Many photos were taken, but I truly believe the beauty and awe we get when seeing photos is nothing compared to it up close and personal.
This was all worth it and I look forward to sharing my photos and even my next adventure with you all (think Yosemite).
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