Wednesday 21st September

We had a late 9.30am breakfast in the dining room of the North Rim Canyon lodge, with wonderful views over the canyon through their large panoramic windows.

Afterwards we walked out to Bright Angel Point (over 8000 feet) for some amazing views with clouds hanging in the canyons and occasional shafts of sunlight highlighting the colours of the sandstone. Again we were lucky as the rain didn't start until we were back in our car ready to drive away.

We then did a short 18 mile diversion to Imperial Point and were able to take some photos without it raining, although one side of the canyon was hidden in thick cloud. The road wound through the beautiful Kaibab Forest - mainly pine, scrub oak and aspen. These latter you don't find on the South rim and they are currently turning a brilliant golden yellow - reminds me of Canada!

A lot of the journey the rain lashed down, sometimes being quite torrential but when we got nearer to Page the sun came out and we sat on our little balcony enjoying it with a nice cup of tea! Then it was time to get the laundry done and go and find somewhere for dinner. I think an early night is in order as we have done quite a lot of driving the last two days.