So, my daughter, Ava, is with me camping and decided that she would hike down from the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, stay at Phantom Ranch tonight and hike back up to the South Rim tomorrow.
Ava pondering walk & hiking sticks
Ava at North Rim Kaibab Trailhead sign ready to go!
A quick look back for luck as she goes on her own great adventure.
Montana and I walked with great pride at our girl’s fortitude and spirit of adventure as we sauntered back over to the North Rim overlook to take some morning pictures.
Along the path to North Rim overlook
at overlook
I was enjoying talking to Tom from Indiana not paying attention at all to Montana’s interest in a chipmunk (so Tom said) when she bolted toward the cliff! As you all will recall, I have serious vertigo and was doing really well to be standing 12 feet from the edge so, when Montana bolted, I was a hair away from turning loose of the leash and saying my last “goodbye” to my crazy lil’ white dawg.
Where Montana jolted at overlook!
Now, I’ve got to finish packing up and heading out to the South Rim for the night. Will post later to let you all know about my adventures.
Happy Trails!
from a Friend 