Steak and Ellis

Went to see the Grand Canyon today. What an amazing sight! I was awe-struck! This is what we should have done last time instead of spending the winnings on a chopper ride. Still, that experience was unforgetable for other reasons, so in that respect it was worth the money.

The GC is an absolutely awesome sight though, standing on the South Rim and looking across the 10 miles to the North Rim (215 miles by road). It goes on as far as the eye can see East and West, and is simply breathtaking. Definitely one of the wonders of the world.

I was up early this morning (blasted trains) 5:45am. Couldn't even get breakfast til 6:30am! Anyway it provided the opportunity to visit the Grand Canyon early, to avoid the millions of tourists who descend there every day.

And today was no exception. Japanese tourists - everywhere. I think they are what makes the Earth tilt on its axis every year as they fly from one tourist attraction to another. I'm suprised the Canyon is still as big as it is, and the South Rim hasn't been worn away with the Japanese tourist footfall. Them and their cameras. Boy I thought I had enough photos.

Just been for dinner at a Sizzler a cheap looking place, where it still lifted $21 out of my pocket for a steak and fries. But I did stock up on the greenery at the salad bar. That and a pile of Ranch to cover it up. The guy taking the money had a smile so fake, he reminded me of Ellis from Die Hard. He clearly hated his job. Still the food was nice.

Starting to get headaches now - I think its all the caffeine. Better cut it out and drink the water.

There goes another train and its fog horn. Its because of all the fog that just hangs out right next to my hotel room window. They need the fog horn to see through it.

Drove a little section of Route 66 and visited Williams where the cartoon movie Cars is based. Very nice little oldy worldy place.

5h trip to Vegas tomorrow and to meet up with the oldies. I wonder how they got on today! Its 106F according to the Weather Channel...