As close to the edge as I went!

Dam, it was Grand!

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April 5th 2016
We used Las Vegas as our base for a trip to the Hoover Dam and the Grand Canyon. It is possible to visit both these places independently by car but it's easier by coach, so an organised trip it was for us – plus, knowing that, we’d already given the car back! There’s plenty of choice in terms of which part of the Canyon to visit but Steve fancied the Skywalk (me, not so much but maybe my bra ... read more

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