After our helicopter landed on a ledge down by the river, the 5 of us climbed into a motorized pontoon boat with 4 cute Chinese girls for a short cruise on the river.
There are no rapids in this area of the river, so it was pretty calm.
It was supposed to be a "narrated trip," according to the brochure, but it wasn't really. The operator of the boat did speak occasionally, but mostly incorrect info. For example, he said that the other side of the river was Utah. Not true!
But it was still a fun trip, with some gorgeous views.
I was surprised to see all these cactus down by the water.
We all got to get our picture taken -
And then headed back to the dock to get on the helicopter again to go back up to the rim.
The trip back was longer, going up through Quartermaster Canyon -
And back to the West Grand Canyon Airport once again.
We then got on a bus for a short trip to Eagle Point, so named because of the eagle, shown here with his wings spread. Can you see him?
Since we are on the Hualapai Indian Reservation, there are no rules, and no guardrails required.
Whoa! I'm feeling a little over the edge!
There is some great scenery here -
But the star of Eagle Point is the Skywalk, where you can walk out a glass walkway and look down into the canyon. I chose not to, because you aren't allowed to take cameras out there, and I could get just as good a view from the edge.
Also on Eagle Point, there are replicas of hogans, sweat lodges, and teepees of the various Arizona tribes.
After we walked around a bit, we got on the bus again for the short trip to Guano Point. More on that later!
What an adventure! But, no cameras allowed on the walkway? That's a deal breaker. Nice picture of the walkway though.
ReplyDeleteYou made my stomach turn over with the picture of you on the edge. If I even thought about the walkway it would be a crawlway for me and no pictures. Forget it.
ReplyDeleteAre they afraid people will drop cameras on the glass floor once too many times?
ReplyDeleteNo, they want to sell you pictures that they take of you.
DeleteWOW...what a way to travel eh? I've seen way too many Hollywood disaster movies so no walking on Glass for me! I'd be eyeing up every body trying to guess how much they weight so it was not exceeding the limit..ha. GO forth and share more please...
ReplyDeleteEnvy, envy, envy!
ReplyDeleteWow! What a day! Gorgeous pictures, I especially like the one with the mallow in the foreground. I can just picture you leaning over the edge to take that shot.
ReplyDeleteI like everything about this except the Skywalk which seems like a rip off.
ReplyDeleteYou certainly can find wonderful excursions to enjoy! :c)
ReplyDeleteGreat view with wildflowers too, how can you go wrong?
ReplyDeleteGreat trip! I think I would pass on the sky walk for the same reason.
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