We had a late breakfast this morning then headed off to explore the village area. Dan, Talia, Kayli and Aidan went on a hike down Bright Angel Trail, while Grandma Nancy, Grandpa Ron, Jared, Riley, Falyn and I checked out all the shops. We were very glad we didn’t go on the hike, as a thunderstorm rolled in drenching everyone caught out in it. We got ice cream and sat on a covered patio area outside a shop to watch the rain. During a break in the rain, we spotted a California Condor. The one we spotted was number 33. Meanwhile, the hikers scrambled up against the side of the trail with a rock overhang above them protecting them somewhat from the rain. When the rain stopped, we continued to explore the village shops. We ended up at Verkamp’s Visitor Center just in time for the Ranger Porch Talk on the geology of the canyon. We were joined there by the hikers, who arrived just in time for the talk.
Talia, Kayli and Aidan head down Bright Angel Trail
Talia, Kayli and Aidan sheltering from the rain on Bright Angel Trail
Condor #33 in flight
Condor #33 resting
Talia and the Canyon
It’s raining, it’s pouring…
Canyon after the rain
