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The sound of english makes it a preferred choice for lyrics in many countries over their own language. It certainly applies to ‘The Grand Canyon’. It may not be the greatest or deepest in the world according to ‘National Parks’. It certainly is exceptional in its grandeur. Every visit is a humbling experience.
The ‘North Rim’ is rough. It is harder to reach and has only about three viewpoints. The ‘South Rim’ gives you at least twenty lookouts to marvel at nature’s wonder. We made this part of our route.
Having crossed the wide open plains we are now approaching Kaibab National Forest with the close by Havasupai Indian Reserve. It’s on the south-east side of the Grand Canyon National Park. Before entering the park we make a quick stop at the Visitor Centre which also houses an IMAX theater. We decide for a National Parks Pass with validity of one year. Since we will be visiting more parks this seems to be the most cost effective choice.
In-park, Trailer Village seems to be the only concessioner operated RV park. And it is the only campground with full hook-ups. All others are operated by the National Park Service. Not having made reservations at least six months ahead, we will not spend the night inside the park.
Camping is tough. We make u-turn at the reception. Well, we try. After backing up three times we manage to make the turn with our 33-feet RV and head back to the park entrance. A few minutes outside the park we check into the first available campground. No trees, no shade. But a lot of deer droppings. Camping is tough.
We hook-up our Winnie on 30amps and connect our water supply. Then slide the slide-out to extend our living space and kitchen to almost 13 feet. The nice stove and oven will be ignored for tonight as we decide to microwave our dinner. As it counts down we check the channels on one of the two flatscreen tv’s. Nothing. No reception in the middle of nowhere. Camping is tough.
Fortunately the roof mounted a/c does a good job. We let our 9 miles to the gallon gobbling V10 cool down and romantically set some chairs between the propane tank and 115volts generator which is also hooked to the 42 gallon fuel tank. With a nice glass of ice water from the fridge in one hand and a cigarette in the other we savour the pure clean air from this beautiful piece of nature. That shall help us get through the disappointment of not being able to camp inside the Grand Canyon National Park. Camping is tough.
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