Thursday, November 19, 2009

Twitter Update Back From The Road… Day 8 Aug 10 09 Sedona & The Grand Canyon

The Grand Canyon Aug 2009

- Well it has been a while that I have been away from my sites, and also from twitter. I had a lot of work on my hand to take care of away from web8:55 PM Oct 16th from web

- Especially over the past month it was very busy. I just came back from Berlin. I had a conference there it was a very busy 6 days. I’m home again.

- But took as usual loads a photos and learnt a lot about the city which hopefully I will be sharing on my site and here soon #Berlin #Germany

- I have to say that the history of the city #Berlin is full of wounds and scars.

- But getting back to my travel story telling. I think I’m going to pick up where I had left off which is the last couple of days of my trip to AZ

- I am at my twitter update on Day 8 of my trip to #Arizona which was the day I got to see for the first time The Grand Canyon. Magnificent!

- Well it was an early start that day I had to be ready at 6:30 AM for pick up by the bus tour guide operated by www.OpenRoadTours.com

- I didn’t book directly through them though. I did it through @ViatorTravel which is a company I trust their tour choice whenever I’m booking tours.

- It was an early start for a long day ahead. It was a whole day tour. Lots of stops which was great that our tour guide had lots of information.

- Luckily the lovely lady working at @ChaparralSuites serving breakfast made me an egg burrito to go when she saw me with my backpack. I was all ready to go.

- That gave me a good head start especially with the coffee and the loads of water that was provided by the tour for the long hot day ahead.

And we were on the road and our on way to #Sedona , The Camer... on Twitpic
- http://twitpic.com/lro4v - And we were on the road and on our way to #Sedona, The Cameron trading Post, & The Grand Canyon.

First look at the red rock country. Just amazing scenery. #Ar... on Twitpic
- http://twitpic.com/lrpcg - First look at the red rock country. Just amazing scenery. #Arizona #Desert

1st stop tranquil #Sedona the weather was cooler here. #Arizona on Twitpic
- http://twitpic.com/lrqku - 1st stop tranquil #Sedona the weather was cooler here. #Arizona

I wouldn't be a woman if a mall wont catch my eye.UpTown Mall... on Twitpic
- http://twitpic.com/lrrrb - I wouldn't be a woman if a mall won’t catch my eye. Up Town Mall in #Sedona #Arizona

I just really loved this statue in the middle of the mall. #S... on Twitpic
- http://twitpic.com/lrsnj - I just really loved this statue in the middle of the mall. #Sedona #Arizona

I wouldnt be in Cowboys and Indian land unless I checked out ... on Twitpic
- http://twitpic.com/lrtpk - I wouldn’t be in Cowboys and Indian land unless I checked out some cowboy boots. #Sedona #AZ

Back on the road again. Just more amazing sights. #Arizona on Twitpic
- http://twitpic.com/lrvjk - Back on the road again. Just more amazing sights. #Arizona

Small ranches along the road. tried to get a photo of the hor... on Twitpic
- http://twitpic.com/lrwnh - Small ranches along the road. Tried to get a photo of the horses but missed it. #AZ

The historic "Cameron Trading Post" Gift Shop at the Navajo I... on Twitpic
- http://twitpic.com/lryio - The historic "Cameron Trading Post" Gift Shop at the Navajo Indian Reservation. #Arizona

This lady in the gift shop weaving the carpet says she had or... on Twitpic
- http://twitpic.com/ls0ps - This lady in the gift shop weaving the carpet says she has orders from all over the world. She asked a dollar for the photo.

- Well continuing with my trip day 8... Last stop was Cameron Trading Post Gift Shop with the lady weaving the Indian carpet very lovely.about 2 hours ago from web

I loved the colors and graphs on these Indian carpets. on Twitpic
- http://twitpic.com/n6jg9 - I loved the colors and graphs on these Indian carpets.

First sight of the canyons of The Grand Canyon. on Twitpic
- http://twitpic.com/n6kri - First sight of the canyons of The Grand Canyon.

First stop and view "The Watchtower". on Twitpic
- http://twitpic.com/n6lqe - First stop and view "The Watchtower".

First panoramic view of The Grand Canyon #Arizona it was just... on Twitpic
- http://twitpic.com/n6mq5 - First panoramic view of The Grand Canyon #Arizona it was just breathtaking.

The other side of the panoramic view of The Grand Canyon #Ari... on Twitpic
- http://twitpic.com/n6nua - The other side of the panoramic view of The Grand Canyon #Arizona #grandcanyon

You can see the river runing in the middle of the #GrandCanyo... on Twitpic
- http://twitpic.com/n6otp - You can see the river running in the middle of the #GrandCanyon #Arizona

The Watchtower at the first stop in The #GrandCanyon tour #Ar... on Twitpic
- http://twitpic.com/n6pyj - The Watchtower at the first stop in The #GrandCanyon tour #Arizona

2nd stop at The Bright Angel Lodge and #GrandCanyon Village. on Twitpic
- http://twitpic.com/n6rcn - 2nd stop at The Bright Angel Lodge and #GrandCanyon Village.

view from just the back of the lodge. See the smoke from the ... on Twitpic
- http://twitpic.com/n6se6 - view from just the back of the lodge. See the smoke from the forest fire at that time. #GrandCanyon #AZ


Finally it was time to eat. Choose The Bright Angel Restaurant. on Twitpic
- http://twitpic.com/n6um1 - Finally it was time to eat. Choose The Bright Angel Restaurant.

To start with a nice prickly fruit cooling drink. #GrandCanyo... on Twitpic
- http://twitpic.com/n6voe - To start with a nice prickly fruit cooling drink. #GrandCanyon #Arizona

Nice big and hearty chili bowl. It was delicious. #GrandCanyo... on Twitpic
- http://twitpic.com/n6xha - Nice big and hearty chili bowl. It was delicious. #GrandCanyon #Arizona

- w/ that my camera battery died that was after ive taken tons of photos & videos which will B posted soon on my flickr acct 4 all 2 C.

- after exploring the village it was time to head back to #Phoenix which was a long ride with one coffee and whatever stop. Small naps on bus

- Finally I was in my room and out of my shoes wiggling my toes. After a small rest went to the hotel restaurant and had just fires and drinks

- I was more than ready for my hot shower and bed. It was the best feeling ever just snuggling in after a wonderful day.

- With that I have come to the end of my day then and now. Read you all tomorrow.... Write to you soon...

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