We had another incredible day today (sorry for the delayed post but we had limited service in the Grand Canyon). Warning - this is a long post.
We started our day with a Maverick Helicopter tour over the Grand Canyon. It is a truly amazing way to get a full understanding of how extensive and impressive the Grand Canyon truly is.
Take off!
Everyone seemed to enjoy the ride.
Not enjoying the ride at all!
Front row seat!
Lindsey was an excellent co-pilot
The view from above!
After the ride, we had breakfast in Minnie Winnie. We love the travelling hotel room if you haven't realized. It just allows for so much flexibility on a road trip. We have had the kool-aid! We are RV believers!
Next stop ... Hiking inside the Grand Canyon. We decided to hike to a place called "Ooh Ahh". Of course I could not stop saying "ooh ahh" the whole way down. The hike was down a curvy trail into the canyon. If you stayed on the trail the whole way, you could make it down to the Colorado River. But that could take up to 8 hours. So hiking to the Ooh Ahh look out was enough for us. The other issue to be considered ... however far you hike down is how far you then have to hike UP! I will admit I was a little nervous (I know, Lisa nervous? Unheard of!) for the kids on the return up, but they were amazing. Jonah claimed he could have done it again when we were done.
The hike was one of the most gorgeous hikes we have ever down. The pictures don't even do it justice but here is a look...
Happy Parents!
View from the trail
We had to make room for the Mules
And finally we were at the "ooh ahh" look out.
We made it!
The climb out
After we finished our hike it was off to Las Vegas. We stopped for lunch and parked amongst our people...
The drive to Vegas was our longest. But with Minnie Winnie to travel in, the ride flies by with no stopping. It really is a great way to travel. We played cards, watched movies, slept, snacked - making for a complain free journey.
As we approached Las Vegas, we made a quick stop at Hoover Dam. We climbed up the bridge to get a view from 1000feet up. Amazing.
Hoover Dam and Lake Mead
Finally, we arrived at the Palazzo and within seconds, we were at ease in the world of extravagance that is Las Vegas!
No RV, but a comfy second place
Viva Las Vegas!