Magnificent Grand Canyon

The Grand Canyon was simply breathtaking. Such awe-inspiring scenery every where you looked. I loved the layers and layers of rock exposed, carved by the mighty Colorado River. With snow covering the ground, it was almost magical. Almost unreal. As though it was all a giant backdrop painting.

Hubby had hiked a week in the canyon back in college. I had simply drove by one summer in my freshmen year. This time with the boys in tow, we stayed two nights at the Thunderbird Lodge in the Grand Canyon Village. Where we saw deers up close after dinner one night - Ammar squealed "Look Mummy! Reindeers!" And woke up the next morning to the Grand Canyon right outside our window.

The boys were more excited in the snow on the ground than the Grand Canyon itself. Throwing snowballs. Making miniature snowmen. Stomping & sliding around in the snow.

And Ammar started to develop an obsession with rocks. All the way from Las Vegas to the Hoover Dam to the Grand Canyon, he collected rocks at every stop. And the moment we drove into the Grand Canyon just after dusk, he shouted "banyaknya rocks!" Haha. Budding geologist unleashed.

Great trip. Beautiful scenery. And a newfound appreciation of the wonders of nature. Here's to more National Park adventures..!