We decided that we saw what we wanted to see in and around Page, Arizona, so we're taking a side trip to the Grand Canyon. We were advised that the south rim is the most popular entrance because it has the best panoramic views. There are numerous viewpoints on the drive from Page. The problem with a number of them was that the Indians had set up these shabby, yet permanent plywood structures all along the viewpoint, but on the other side of the guard rail. So, t...

This morning we went to Horseshoe Bend. This is where the Colorado River makes a 180 degree turn. It derives it's name from it's shape, which is like a horseshoe. The lookout is 1000 feet above the river! There are no railings or guard rails. There must be issues with people getting heat stroke from the short uphill walk from the parking lot to the overlook because there are signs advising 1 bottle of water per person, etc. It was an amazing sight, made all the m...

First thing on the agenda today is to arrange some of the tours we would like to take here. Top of the list? Antelope Canyon. It has been on my bucket list for a while. There is an upper section and a lower Antelope Canyon. The lower section is more popular, especially between 10:15-1:30. At that time, the tour costs more, and some tours are photography tours with no non photographers allowed. To get to the lower canyon, you walk out, descend 5 flights of stairs ...