After a slow start to the morning we drove out to the Monument Valley visitors centre which is still under construction, got some directions and headed on the 17 mile dirt road which winds its way around the sites of this area. The views were great once again but Leisa and the kids enjoyed looking at all the jewellery being sold by the local Navajo people. Great stuff and also dirt cheap. Plenty of bargains picked up as we drove around. They were very nice people and of course you felt obliged to buy something. After touring around we grabbed some lunch and Hamish had his birthday cake.

The drive down to the Grand Canyon was through some fairly plain country and it was not until we arrived at the Canyon that you could really see the size of this hole in the ground. Grabbed some quick sunset shots before setting up camp and a good nights sleep.

Another slow morning before we caught the shuttle bus to Hermits Rest at the end of the shuttle run. You literally walk on the very edge of the canyon with not much between you and a 4000 foot drop. Not a place for Nan’s and Grandma’s. We walked from here about 4.5km back around the rim checking out the Colorado and the canyon at various points. Caught the shuttle back while stopping at more points along the way. A very late lunch before coming back to one of the lodges and setting up camp in the cafeteria with free wi-fi and writing this post. I added a Flickr photo feed today so there is a bigger selection of photos to check out. Having a fire and some more Smores tonight before heading to Sedona tomorrow.

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