So I have finally done it - I have not only seen the Grand Canyon - I bloody hiked it!!! I am so proud of myself, the 6 mile Bright Angel Hike is rated the 7th most dangerous hike in the US. I was so exhausted by the end (hell, I was exhausted half-way through), but everytime I turned my head and saw the view I couldn't help but smile! The Grand Canyon is the epitomy of the ultimate American Roadtrip, though I did feel like after a while the excitement of being t...

Monument Valley was A.M.A.Z.I.N.G. When we arrived in the Valley we took a tour in a jeep led by a Navajo named Richard, who was particularly fond of corny jokes and John Wayne Trivia. It did really feel like we must be in Warner Bros Studios or something, it was all so unreal! Like we should turn the corner and spy a hotdog stand. A couple of interesting stops were the "Mountains Eye" and one area with a super steep hill, which we all ran down. Didnt ...