The Ginormous Canyon

The Grand Canyon? It's more than grand... it's ginormous!!! Holy smokes. It was a beautiful day today just north of Flagstaff, Arizona. I am visiting the area with my friend Juan-Carlos, an up-and-coming actor from Puerto Rico whom I met during my first visit to NM. I do love my road trips, and it's always more fun with company. There are a few more photos than normal posted below - the place is just that amazing.


My rental car is a PT Cruiser - so not Southwest material. We first attempted to get to the canyon on a dirt road, but quickly determined that we were getting closer and closer to the middle of nowhere. You may need to click on the picture to read our inscription drawn in the dust from said "off-road adventure".


I think the people on the plateaus add a little perspective to the enormity of the scene.


Cool cliff formations.


There was a fair amount of smoke in the air today. The fire danger was listed as high, but there's also a lot of controlled burning that takes place here.


On the way out of the park there are several Indian Markets. Here are one vendor's dream catchers blowing in the breeze. The vendor is in the background.