Day 9

Today we headed over to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. We had to get an early start because we had a four-hour drive over there and the camping sites are first come first serve. It was beautiful drive with glimpses of beautiful Canyon walls since we were going around the Canyon. We saw a lot of RV’s all heading towards one side or the other of the Canyon and as much as we love camping were a little envious of how much easier it would be to travel in one of those.

            We made it to the Kaibab national forest, which basically intertwines with the Grand Canyon National Park North Rim. It was a beautiful drive through the forest with tall pine trees and then we started to see part of the forest that burned down in a forest fire about ten years ago. It really took out most of the forest but it is starting to show signs of new life and it is beautiful. We made it to our campground, which is in the stare forest. It is really nice. We set up camp, had lunch, traditional pb&j, and then headed out to the Grand Canyon. I am not sure if it was because we saw the south rim yesterday or because we are nearing ten days of non-stop traveling but David and I were a little sluggish today. We decided to just to walk around some of the easy paths to look outs and good views. We even found a nice sturdy cliff and took a load off for a while just to marvel at the Grand Canyon in front of us. We spent the rest of the driving around to look at the views and then headed back to camp for make dinner and have another fire. We wanted to go out for the sunset and stars and wildlife again, but we’re exhausted/freezing, so we got in our long johns before the temperature dropped below 40.  

            The day was pretty mellow, which was much needed since we have been going non-stop. I have noticed not only are we getting tired but also everything is starting to get dirtier and smellier. I am about to febreeze the car now and then try to knock some of the pile of dirt that has built up in out tent.