Day 5 - The Grand Canyon - Updated with additional photos 6/9

Prior to heading to the canyon, the hotel put on a comedic wild west show.  It was humorous but don't expect to see in on Broadway.


The hotel runs a train to the Grand Canyon. We rode in the top of a car with a glass dome.  Drinks of all kinds were available, as well as breakfast snacks. A singing cowboy also roamed from car to car. 
Boarding the train.

breakfast beverages

   Scenes from the train on the ride to the canyon. 

  

Scenes at the Grand Canyon

  










On the return from the canyon, some of the actors from the morning's showed up riding horseback beside the train.  A few minutes later, they came through cars to "rob" the passengers (read that as "collect tips").   





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  1. Nancy and DennisMay 23, 2018 at 6:50 PM

    So beautiful! Have fun and stay safe! Quite the adventure for you two kids!!!

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