Long but magnificent day today. We set out early to drive nearly 3 hours to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. I drove all day again today so I’m getting used to it. Didn’t put the windscreen wipers on every time I turned a corner, didn’t run off the road and didn’t pull out on to the wrong side…not once, not at all…hurray for me!!
Anyway, long story a bit shorter cos it’s getting late. We got to the Visitor Centre and then set off on the Cape Royal Road Scenic Drive. There were scenic look outs along the way and every time we got to a lookout it absolutely made you gasp. I absolutely have to add it to my “WOW” moments. We got to the end of the road where there is a walk to Angels Window (see photos). You walk over the top of the window to take in the view. Then down to Cape Royal Point to see another stunning vista to take your breath away. On the walk back we saw a chipmunk and a rock squirrel (at least I’m claiming the chipmunk but really it was a blur). Then on to Imperial Point. It really was stunning and there is, once again, nothing I can do to convey the amazing grandeur of it all. The massive depth and width of it. So much more impressive on the North Rim which is much higher than the West side where I went on my trip from Vegas and which pales into comparison.
We had read that the Grand Canyon Lodge had a lovely area to get a drink and sit with a magnificent view overlooking the Canyon. So we planned to have an early dinner there before heading back. In we went. We were very disappointed that there wasn’t a window seat but, what can you do, so sat down anyway. Just as we sat down, before we had ordered, a table by the window became available. So we asked if we could move to the window table. The Manager said ‘no’. We said, why not? The manager said because it was our allocated waitress’ turn to have a customer. We said, why can’t she serve us at the window table (the restaurant was nearly empty)? Because that is not where she is allocated and if we move, that waitress won’t get our tips. We said she won’t get our tips if we leave so why not just let her serve us on another table. No!! So we left, very disappointed. And very grumpy at how illogical it all was. This is a weird country in so many ways.
Fortunately we found a lovely, funky cafe in Kanab on the way home and I had the best meal I’ve had since I left Melbs. A lovely trout done cajun style. Yummy. Norjie tips much less than me so I’m going to get braver.
That’s enough for now. Another big day tomorrow as we head off to Bryce Canyon. Its all a bit exhausting but there is so much to see and to love.