(however we were passed by full sized coaches occasionally up the
hills), and just in time to see the sun's last rays hitting the canyon
walls.
After 5 to 17 million years (depending which scientists you believe)
of erosion of the Colorado Plataeu, the Colorado River has exposed
rock between 230 million years old (near the rim) and 2 billion years
old (near the bottom). My photo, that took 1/200th of a second to
expose, really doesn't do the scale of the canyon any justice.
I believe the kids felt like they were traveling for about 5 million
years today, and were happy to be out of the bus. They were impressed
with how much snow and ice there was on the rim trail - scaring us by
skating along near the precipitous edge!
Top, or most often used, quotes: "Stay away from the edge!" and "Hold
my hand!"
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