Headed off to the Grand Canyon. Even after getting north of Phoenix, the traffic didn’t clear up. We stopped and helped a couple with their car, nothing really wrong, just a little hot and I think it effected the transmission. We stopped at a rest area and called to reserve a room in Kingman, just in case. Motel 6 full; Super 8 to the rescue. We cut through Sedona, and being that it was the forth of July weekend, the people were thick. We didn’t stop, for there was no parking for a Ford towing a trailer; so we drove through Oak Creek Canyon and up to the Grand Canyon.  

The scenery of the canyon was the best I had seen in years. Nice clouds to give some contrast to the canyon and the late afternoon sun added some beautiful shadows. These wild (?) deer were hanging out at the Grand Canyon Hotel.

Heading south, we stopped and bought some Jerky, Aaron’s weakness. 

I also stopped and took this picture;  Aaron said we didn’t need another picture, but many people have commented on it.Stopped at Bedrock south, and bought some souvenirs. We got into Kingman late and got some sleep

3 July, 2000

States visited today: Arizona, Nevada.

Total states seen: 9

Day 13

We slept in a little later than normal; it was only another 90 miles to Vegas, our next stop. I let these Mini's pass me for the picture