Our over night in Tuba City was coming to an end and so this breakfast
was had by Suzanne
and this by me
before we read the history of the trading post
by the decade
and then entered to purchase a few items
returning to hear about their 3 flags
which we saw in part because there was not much wind.
We then drove on to the Grand Canyon where this gentleman sold us a lifetime pass for seniors to all National Parks for a one time fee of $10.
And so, we drove on to the Desert View point where we saw the trading post
and the lighthouse tower in the distance
which brought some information
before we started taking photos from all angles
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and then the portraits (including selfies) began
and then a few more photos
and photos that were interesting applications of a black screen
before we started to climb the lighthouse looking down at those below
while recording the Navajo seal
and our welcoming character
and then more pictures
as we climbed to a higher level
as Suzanne tried to take in the scene
and the views continued before we decided to move on
but first we took pictures of rangers on horseback
who were overseeing a commemorative service.
I captured a few license plates for the collection
and then we headed to the next vista where we captured scenery
sometimes including one or both of us.
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before this license plate for the collection
even as we tried to crack the mystery of where our hotel was
and so took another shot of a license plate for the collection
and then set out for a walk along the rim trail
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before stopping at El Tovar for lunch
where Suzanne seemed to be enjoying herself
before this gentleman flew by
and then stopped to ask us to contribute to his grandchildren's education, a very mysterious conversation,
After our rolls
we each had the same Santa Fe sandwich (perhaps because that's where our trip started?).
I recorded a few license plates for the collection (from a bit of a distance)
as we sat on the porch and enjoyed the calm
before returning to enjoy the scenery
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as Suzanne found a bench to lie on
before we headed back to check in t our hotel with me stopping to capture license plates for the collection
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and Suzanne catching up
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though there were still more license plates for the collection
before we checked in and sat out a remarkable storm of thunder and lightning. After the storm, we headed out to see the sunset on the canyon walls taking several photos
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ending with this pretty tree
as we headed to the El Tovar for cocktails and a light meal
as I had the Grand Canyon mule
Suzanne had a glass of wine
and we shared chips and salsa before deciding it was too cold and going inside for the rest of our meal.
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