The Grand Canyon

Vegas was one of our first big trips and it was during COVID, we weren’t sure how the experience would be, but I’m so glad we did. Vegas was nearly empty so I actually think we got a far better experience, than if we went pre-COVID. One of the days we chose to visit The Grand Canyon, I have never seen anything like this before, so when you first view it, you’re kinda gobsmacked on how big it actually is. That being said, once you see it, no matter what view you take, its still a giant hole in the ground with no ‘new’ views. Although, it doesn’t take away how spectacular it is.

We went on a day where the sun was at boiling point, there was hardly any tourists because…COVID. It was that hot that I had my first very close encounter with a squirrel begging for food and water, poor thing. Even though it was basically empty, we did witness a few fools going past the boundary rope, to risk their life for a selfie. Watching them even made me feel sick knowing how dangerous and high they were. Please don’t do this.

To be honest i’m surprised that we are alive 3 years on, because when we decided to leave, my husband thought it be a great idea to take another route back to our car. Honestly, I think we must have walked for hours and no one was in sight, the sun was so hot that i’m surprised we didn’t burn holes in our shoes. We eventually made it back to the car though. Yes we did regret the detour route - keep to the actual route back to the car park guys.