Tuesday 1 August 2006 - Colorado River to Grand Canyon Opting for the beer the night before we were determined to make it for an early morning (6am) swim in the river. Cleared up camp, packed van and set off for another long journey to the Grand Canyon! Amazing views of the Grand Canyon which we were allowed to apprecite for a couple of minutes before being dragged away by the tour leader. Some went on to do the helicopter ride. Not the best night ...

Monday 31 July 2006 - Trek Begins - LA to Colorado River Early start to meet the group at Hacienda. Tour Leader - Thu Tam (Tim Tam, Yosemite, Taupo as she was soon to be called.... the list goes on!) Lou & Rich (Cardiff) Jonny, Tim, Natalie, Rachael, Ben, Vicky (Southerners!) Alex (Canada) Korean Couple (Korea) Loaded the van & U-Haul (trailer) and off we went. Before making our way to Colorado River went for some Hollywood sight seeing; J...