Grand Canyon

Teetering on the brink

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September 23rd 2009
August, 15 - August 16 Leaving Las Vegas behind we headed out into the desert to visit the Grand Canyon. It was surreal heading back out into the wilderness after the hype and buzz of the city and soon we were on the long and mostly empty roads sandwiched between the Joshua Tree-dotted desert. We also managed to incorporate a drive along the iconic Route 66 and stopped for food at th ... read more

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