February seems like a fine time to tell you about our great Christmas road trip to the Grand Canyon.
We headed West and went from New Orleans all the way to the Grand Canyon. Cj has family in Phoenix, so most of our AZ time was spent there. And wow, was it pretty.
Ok…the post is a little late.
But look at the sunrise! And yes, we were driving so the pic is blurrier than I would prefer. I would have gotten out to capture it, but 16 degrees is beyond my capability to bear. I’m from Texas ya know.
God is a great artist.
And sculpter. Check out the canyon.
I’d heard from people before that it is “anti climatic” and “just a big hole.”
Well, I beg to differ.
The Grand Canyon was breath taking.
I’m already planning my next trip with my bestie and I can’t wait to see this place again!
The road trip in one direction was 24 hours and 5 minutes of drive time which is pretty long considering you still have to make it back home, but I think road trips have a million pros…or at least 4.
- Saving cash money
- Spending quality time together
- Lots of views
- Lots of time to listen to good sermons and Planet Money on NPR (I LOVE that podcast)
Don’t worry, we split it up into several stops and visits with friends and family.
And it actually worked out wonderfully, until we hit the ice storm of the century in west Texas on the way home. I didn’t know it got so cold in Texas! We were in 16-17 degree weather with ice EVERYWHERE. And the boy’s new rear wheel drive sports car was sliding. And fish tailing. And making me so nervous my face was sweating. And my heart was beating so loud I could hear it. Don’t drive a sports car on ice. EVER.
It cost us an 8 ish hour delay, but we were grateful just to make it home safely.
I suppose next time we road trip we will check driving conditions before we do the drive. That seems like a smart idea.
Candace @ The Wheatless Kitchen says
The pictures are beautiful! I have GOT to visit the Grand Canyon some day!
thegingerlifeblog@gmail.com says
Y’all should go for sure. Besides being beautiful, there are lots of great hikes that I think you and Kenny would enjoy!