Day 28

Last night the wind howled and the rain came back, poor Turbo was shaking most of the night.  He does that when ever there is loud rain and thunder.  We had an early morning today because we were fixing pancakes and sausage for the guest.  We wanted to give them a meal before they start off on there free day.
Some of them drove back up to the Grand Canyon South Rim to see some more of the sites.  A few stayed here in the park to get some laundry done and get ready for our last travel day.  Some of these people are going to the Balloon Festival.  So they will be leaving on the 2nd of October to head that way.  Others went back into town to check out the Route 66 area of the town.
Us we did a lot of paper work and getting everything in line for our last move and getting ready to head out to the Balloon Festival which we have to be at on the 2nd of October.  We both are looking forward to this rally, but first we have to finish this one with a bang.
We are heading towards Sedona/Camp Verde, AZ. We have a lot that will be happing while here. To name a few place we will be visiting, Montezuma Castle, Montezuma Well, Tuzigoot Indian Ruins, and a few little towns along the way.  What a way to finish a great trip and sad that we will be leaving some great friends that we have made.

Day 27

Last night it rained, and I mean rain.  I thought someone was pouring buckets of water onto the top of our coach, but by morning it had let up and the sky was almost blue.  We were planning a tour to "Bearizona". We left at 8:30 AM for a short drive to Bearzona of just over 2.5 miles.

What a entry way to what looks like a pretty new park.  We found out that this parked has just opened in the last 4 years, and they have done a wonderful job on this place.

We road into the drive through part of the park in this nice open air bus.  The guide was great and all of the animals had names.  I am sorry but could not remember them all but one. Bearizona provide sanctuary for orphaned wild born animals, or confiscated captive wildlife. Here are a few of the different animals that they have here.

 Each area has its on fenced area to keep the animals separated.

This is the oldies bear in the park and she rules the roost, she is 16 if I recall correctly.

These are just a few of the animals that we seen on the drive through area. This is a wonderful 3 mile drive of view the animals

. Fort Bearizona walk through area is another viewing area of the smaller animals.

Everyone enjoyed this next enclosure.

These were one to two year old cubs that have been abandoned cubs or peoples pets that got a little big.  Their had to be at least 15 of them in here playing.  We must of watched them for half an hour or more.

 Here we got to see a bird demonstration and it was great.

We got to see at least 4 different species of raptors.

 I think this one is coming for me!!!!!!

I don't think Judy wants to get hit by one of the birds.

Don't look up Judy it is over head.  We had a great time this morning at Bearizona, by the time we got back to the campground the ski had opened up and the rain started to come down along with the wind.  So this afternoon we stayed inside and took it easy.
Tomorrow we are serving breakfast for everyone and then they are on there own to go into town or up to the Grand Canyon and do some more exploring.  Tomorrow is suppose to be sunny and warm again, YAH!!!!!

Day 26

Today we are on our way to the Grand Canyon South Rim.  But our first stop is a shot out before we head to the train here in William's.

As we were waiting for the gun fight to start our something like that.  One of the gunslingers start hitting on one of our guess.  All in fun!!!!

Next thing I know they want me to come out and play cards our something.

First of all they think I don't know how to play cards and then they give me a bad time about the way I am dressed.  It was a lot of fun and the group thought it was fixed.  I didn't even know I was going to be part of the act.

It was a lot of fun and I think the crowed liked it.  I got asked for a few a autograph by a few of them.  After the shot out we head to the train station for the ride to the Grand Canyon.

We were very lucky to be riding in these dome cars, this was a train ride of a life time.  I looked at Cyndy and said this would be fun to do some time going back home for Christmas or something.  We may have to look into this next time we just need to go home for a special event or something.

 It was hard to decide where to go for the best look at the canyon.  So here are just a couple of pictures that I took, again it is hard to get the full beauty of the canyon.

It is amazing the number of people that walk down into the canyon every day.  If you look real close you can see a few heading down and up from the canyon floor, or maybe they are walking over from the north rim.

Everyone had a great day and the weather was great all day while here.

A few guess waiting to catch the train back to William's.

They told us on the way back down they would have a small surprise for us all.

If you notice the gunslinger is turning over his gun to Judy, and you ask why.  Berry got asked by the gunslinger if he had any money?  Berry replied, You can have my wife.  He said we don't take live stock that we have to feed and shoe.  It was another great day and everyone had fun.  

Tomorrow we head out to view some bears at Bear Haven. 

Day 24 & 25

We were up early on Day 24.  We were heading to the docks to catch the boat for Rainbow Arch.  By 7:00 AM we were walking on to the boat for a tour of Glen Lake and then on to Rainbow Drive.

As we left the docks their were hundreds of house boats every where. It looks like a big RV Park, but on the water.

Glen Lake is down about 90 feet, they are not sure if it will ever fill up again.  But the captain did say that at the start of summer it was up 4 feet.  Here are a few pictures of the rock formations that we went by on our way to Rainbow Arch.

As we got closer to Rainbow Arch the water way gets just a little narrow.  Then it opens up to a big pool with a dock.  I think the dock was a 1/4 mile long.  Back many moons ago the boat was able to get with in a few hundred feet.  Now we have to walk about 1 1/2 miles one way, up hill to make it to the arch.

Look all the happy smiles, we are in shade for a few minutes. Almost there!!!!!!!!

We must be getting closer we can see the arch.

Hay, folks we can see the ARCH!!!

Found the sign now were is it!!!!!

What a view, wait a minute you mean we have another, 1/8 mile to go so we can stand under it.

 Everyone that hiked up to the arch made it and it was well worth it.  Just think about 15 or so years ago the boat was up this close.

On Day 25 we drove to Williams, AZ for tomorrows ride to the Grand Canyon South Rim by way of the train.  It will be a great trip, we get a dome car for everyone to ride in.  Lots of great views !!!!!!
  

Day 23

What a beautiful day we have had.  To start with the drive was great to Lake Powell, no problems and everyone made it just fine.  But today we took a special trip planned to Antelope Valley.  I have read a lot about this valley and really looked forward to this optional trip we are taking today.  I hope you enjoy these few pictures that I am posting, any comments would be great.

I took over 200 pictures and came up with what I thought were pretty good ones.  The Canyon was WOW 20 times over anything we have seen today.