The South Riding RV Travels

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17th September 2012 - Scottsdale AZ to Grand Canyon AZ

We left Scottsdale and headed north to Flagstaff then further north to Grand Canyon, climbing most of the way. Along the way we spotted this 2-6-6-2 mountain class locomotive which used to haul logs out of the mountains.
After Flagstaff the land is generally flat although there are odd mountains of sandstone just sticking up out of the otherwise empty plain.
Further north there are more trees. We took the scenic route across to the road from Williams to Grand Canyon.
The pylons are a reminder that much of the power for the Phoenix area comes from the hydro electric power on the Colorado river.
A 'hill' on an otherwise flat plain.
Our camping site had been guarded by this elk and he didn't seem in any hurry to move.
We just had time to reach the canyon rim and catch the sunset. It really brings out the layers of colour.
We were not alone as hundreds of other visitors were doing the same.
The picture changed constantly over about a half hour period.
It is impossible for the camera to adequately record the changes as there are too many variables in the process.
But I hope this sample of shots gives some idea of how spectacular it is.