Grand Canyon NP '05

 

Must be quick...internet cafes rip you off. Grand Canyon was vast, amazing...really makes you feel small. We hiked down...see pics below. On our way to Phoenix today to stay with my uncle, hopefully. Can't wait to finish Harry Potter 5 book on tape in the car today and tomorrow...thanks Lorig! =) We'll be back in a few days...can't wait to see our friends and family again, but it's been an amazing trip. More details later...

love,
Cara and Mike =P

This is from Bright Angel Trail, which we took down into the canyon.

Sunrise at Pinnacle Point at the halfway point from the South Rim to the Colorado River. We woke up at 4:45 am to hike out and watch the sunrise. Unfortunately, a forest fire on the North Rim filled the canyon with smoke and we couldn't see the whole canyon...but it made for a nice picture and dreamlike vista.

Grand Canyon at sunset.

This one's for Calle...hopefully Whit will have some equally beautiful pictures with my hoodie...damnit.

Chico & Tessa!

 

Chico was great. Tessa took us to a swimming hole in a little canyon. Refreshing and beautiful. Then we went to In and Out to eat our first "grilled cheese animal style" burger, which they really should put on the menu...deeeelicious! After a night of margaritas and mexican food, we hit the road early to make it to the Grand Canyon by sunset. Thanks for the hospitality Tessa and Frisbee! We can't wait to see you back in ATX.

Mt. Rainier NP '05

 

Our Potlatch team...Stock Party.
Haaaay!

Mt. Ranier was fun, and rainy. We spent most of the time keeping warm with some Captain Morgan's in our tent. We're off to Chico today after hitting up an Indian food buffet with Claire, Whit, and Brian...teammates from Potlatch. Can't wait to see Tessa...weee! Then off to the Grand Canyon. We decided to save Yosemite backcountry for another trip in interest of getting home to Austin sooner. Pics of Potlatch and Mt. Ranier coming tonight...