Grand Canyon

We took a helicopter tour of the grand canyon. Maverick was recommended by our friend Brian M because he says they have the safest equipment. Check their web site at maverickhelicopters.com

All we can say is WOW. We took a slow trip over the edge, accompanied to Wagners Voyage of the Valkries. The pilot accelerated over the tree tops (20 feet over the trees) and then took us into a sharp climb to put some G force just as we crested the edge of the chasm. What a sensation. We bought the video of the flight and can't wait to show it.

The angles and views of the canyon are beyond words. check the photo web site.

Later we went for a hike along the rim and watched a huge storm rush over the canyon. the storm gusts from the front rolling in drove all sensible people from the edge.

There is a hike that can't be missed called "Bright Angel". E is planning to do it at some time. It's one day to the river, camp overnight and then hike back next day.

Tomorrow we make the mad dash to Phoenix. If the weather holds up, we'll check the meteor crater, otherwise we'll go a bit farther down the road so the next day trip to OC isn't as long. I'm going to work on uploading the best of the pictures because we are a bit behind.