Day 19 (03 September 2015)

View of the Grand Canyon North Rim from Bright Angel Point, Arizona.

A deep canyon where the Little Colorado River flows near Cameron, Arizona.

Navajo Indian art near Cameron, Arizona.

Desert View Tower in the Grand Canyon South Rim National Park, Arizona.

View from Desert View in the Grand Canyon South Rim National Park, Arizona.

Grand Canyon South Rim National Park, Arizona. Along the rim trail.

Meng and Choon in the Grand Canyon South Rim National Park, Arizona. Along the rim trail.

A walking trail tunnel located in the Grand Canyon South Rim National Park, Arizona. Along the rim trail.

This road connects the South Rim to the North Rim - a strenuous hike of several days (about 15 miles in length). There are mules that take tourists along this gruelling trail. 

One of many rock exhibits along the Trail of Time - Grand Canyon South Rim National Park, Arizona.

Sunset view in the Grand Canyon South Rim National Park, Arizona. Along the rim trail.

It ells you all about the Trail of Time - Grand Canyon South Rim National Park, Arizona. Along the rim trail.

Finishing the 3 klm Trail of Time - Grand Canyon South Rim National Park, Arizona.

Finishing the 3 klm Trail of Time - Grand Canyon South Rim National Park, Arizona.

Sunset view - Grand Canyon South Rim National Park, Arizona.

We left the Grand Canyon North Rim at 9 am and headed north then east then south and then west to reach the Grand Canyon South Rim. This is a huge busy tourist location, ten times busier than the north rim and 1000 feet lower. However, the expanse of the south rim side, in my opinion, is far more spectacular. On the five hour journey we stopped at the Little Colorado River canyon – a miniature Grand Canyon which feeds into its bigger brother the Colorado River. Lots of Navajo Indian artefacts and jewellery for sale here. Entering the South Rim (east entrance) we stopped at the Desert View Tower, Moran Viewpoint and the Grand View Lookout. Every rim view has its own character at these sites. We checked into our accommodation and took the free shuttle bus to start the Trail of Time 3 klm walk. Each step represents an equal amount of time starting from 1870 million years to today. At certain points there is an actual piece of rock from a time between these eras. That’s how old the Grand Canyon is. We witnessed a sunset over the canyon at 6:50 pm and walked a distance to the Yavapai restaurant near our accommodation. Good old Bertha is not going anywhere tomorrow as we have two nights at the South Rim. We will use the free shuttle buses that will take us to scenic spots along the rim. Until tomorrow cheers.