Great Big Hole in the Ground. Our 100th Blog

With all of the fun things to do in Vegas you can imagine how thrilled Dan and Becky were when we told them we were going to get up before dawn and drive 6 hours each way to see a hole in the ground. So off we went, stopping for nothing other than a quick breakfast and to pick up some excellent tourist tips from a traffic cop on which part of the canyon is best. He was so helpful in fact that we're sending a donation to the police to thank them for their excellent work . Primarily this seems to be to ensure that people don't get lonely driving along a perfectly straight dual carriageway with not another car or bend for 111 miles at a speed that at least means you don't fall asleep at the wheel.

Anyway, once we did get there is certainly was the most impressive hole we've seen. Not too many pictures you'll be glad to know, its one of those places that really doesn't work from a photograph. Still, what could be better than sitting in the snow and sunshine eating an ice cream and looking out over the grand canyon.







Despite the long drive we managed to get 4 hours at the canyon and then it was the long slog back (using cruise control to avoid more unscheduled pit stops). Our secret weapon in keeping the kids amused was my laptop propped up and playing 'The Incredibles'.


This blog also marks the 100th posting of our adventure so far. While the grand canyon may well have been the biggest sight we've seen in our big adventure, I think that many of the everyday things we do will stay with us for just as long, and the people we've met for even longer. Most days we can't really believe we live here and we'll say to each other 'We're living in America' to which the other will reply 'I know, I still can't get used to it'. It still continues to be a big adventure but I'm not sure if its being here that's making it an adventure or our being aware that out time in America is limited and us trying to make the most of it. When we get back we're desperate to visit more of Britain and Europe. So maybe this adventure is partly us just opening our eyes to what an adventure life is wherever we live.