Canyon Sunset, Canyon Sunrise

We arrived at the Grand Canyon too late for serious sightseeing on our first day. Unable to wait, we made a quick trip to the South Rim anyway. This was the view facing north as the shadows lengthened across the big ditch.



We walked west along the South Rim path as the sun dropped below the mountains. The darkness spread in dramatic strokes across the canyon and the plateau above. The temperature dropped quickly, a reminder that we were at an altitude of over 2,225 metres or 7,300 feet.

The following morning, we started early enough to watch the process reverse itself. Patricia and I watched as the light returned to the depths of the canyon, spilling over the rim from the east.

It was going to be an impressive day.