New meaning of the word "Awesome"

This week our adventure in Arizona included the Grand Canyon. Angel flew in from Shreveport to spend the week with us...and we were off to Williams, AZ. Williams's main street is historic Route 66. Tuesday morning we boarded a 1920's train (not the one in the picture...but I loved the look of it parked at the train depot in Williams, AZ) and set off on a 65 mile trip to the Grand Canyon Depot. While we enjoyed the view of the country side we were served pastries and enjoyed "train songs".


Steve, Angel and myself enjoyed the history of the Grand Canyon Railway as told by the staff aboard the train. Our rail car attendant explained after we boarded the train at 10:00 am that it was acceptable to enjoy a glass of wine or cocktail en route to the Grand Canyon even though it was only 10:00 am because 1) we were on vacation and 2) it was at least noon somewhere in the world.


As a parent
you never stop looking out for your children...Steve reminded "Angel Dawn' on numerous occasions not to get close to the edge. Our first stop at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon was Yavapai Point at which we were able to view the splendor of the canyon and visit the museum.

Our next stop was Yaki Point...no museums just the beautiful canyon and quiet time to reflect. God has truly blessed Steve and I with wonderful children, our supportive families, great friends and the ability to work wherever he takes us.

Our trip then took us back to Grand Canyon Village where we enjoyed shopping at "Hopihouse" where we were awed by the Native American arts and crafts. Last stop before returning to the depot was EL TOVAR Hotel a 103 year old native stone and pine building, a cross between a hunting lodge and a Norwegian villa (cost to spend the night here between $160 - $315 per night) with a view of the canyon. We then boarded the train for the trip back to Williams . While we were waiting to board the train a lady standing near us summed up our Grand Canyon visit with this statement "My children now truly know the meaning of the word AWESOME". Steve and I may have to revisit the canyon before leaving Arizona. Our return train ride was most enjoyable and even included being held up by by bandits. However, the sheriff arrived and saved the day...Steve and I enjoyed the day so much...getting to spend time with Angel and visiting the Grand Canyon and relaxing. After returning to Williams we enjoyed a carriage ride down historic route 66.