October 13, 2013

Road Trip in the U.S, Grand Canyon

It will take a while to post the whole USA trip :))
From Las Vegas, early morning, the road took us to Grand Canyon and its North rim.  We arrived just in time to put up the tent and explore the area before sunset. For the best pictures we chose North Rim and Kaibab plateau as there is less touristy and it is higher than the South Rim. Also because its more foresty and there is a special squirrel, Kaibab squirrel, only found here.We arrived to a rainy Grand Canyon , which I was hoping for after seeing the pictures on internet of a rainy Grand Canyon. I did want to get one of those photos :) Unfortunately , there was no thunder . We went quickly to a place called Point Imperial, also highest point with its 2683m, from which has a great view of the canyon. We stayed here for a while and just enjoyed the wonderful view, it is difficult to describe in words how overwhelming it is to stand right at the edge and look out over everything.After a while it stopped raining, so before the sunset we explored the area around the campsite. I did not think it would be so hard to breathe in this 2600m , but I really struggled. Anyhow, when it was time for the sunset we went back to Point Imperial to try to photograph it. The plan was to go to Cape Royal, but the road was closed for the season. So the sun was unfortunately setting behind us at Point Imperial.
While walking around at Point Imperial , we saw coyotes and turkeys, and actually the nature was just amazingly beautyful and full of sparkling colors. Happy with the day and the evening, we left the place and returned to the tent. By the morning the temp sank to around zero :) Experienced campers as we are, it didnt bother us ;)
Next post, off we go to Antelope Canyon.

Point Imperial

Point Imperial

Kaibab Squirrel

Point Imperial

Bright Angel point


Bright Angel Point

Point Imperial

Point Imperial

7 comments:

  1. Coola bilder! En sån ekorre har jag aldrig sett.

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  2. Grymma bilder speciellt första point imperial bilden!
    Frän ekorre :)

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  3. Åter igen visar du fantastiska bilder från landet på andra sidan pölen. Måste ha varit en helt fantastisk resa.

    /Erik

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  4. # 6 och # 8 för mig, kanonbilder. Att betrakta dessa får en uppfylld av något, som vore de heliga marker. Vackert så det gör ont.
    / Deerhunter

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  5. Men himmel och pannkaka så vackert!! Vill dit jag med! NU!! :))

    Otroligt fina bilder!

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  6. Otroligt häftiga bilder Jani, visste inte att det fanns sådana färger i Grand Canyon.
    Imponerande bilder ....och vyer !

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  7. Tack så mycket allihopa! Kul att bilderna funkar :)

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