August 4, 2021. Western Head, Nova Scotia. The Grand Canyon.

There is no doubt about it: The Grand Canyon is Grand. David and Suzanne and the four girls just got home from a two week row down the River,at the bottom of the canyon. They used the same company as we used 28 years ago when our family along with the Elys and the Mitchells took the same journey down the river in little dories rowed by guides. Our trip was wonderful. Now David reported that their trip was wonderful too. Their trip was different but equally as good. The rain had been heavy in Arizona so the river was high. And the week before a hiking party in another river trip had a person drown during a flash flood while hiking in a slot canyon. The guides were careful with the hiking. which David remembered from the last time were no longer available this trip. And it rained so they were forced to put up little tents every night. Extra water was let through the dam every day so the rapids were high and exciting. But the rocks of the canyon are the same and the food cooked by the guides was delicious so they were all happy campers. There were 5 boats and 15 people, plus 5 guides. The group was congenial according to David. One week after our trip 28 years ago David and Suzanne were married. Suzannes parents did not wish Suzanne to take the trip so close to the wedding so Suzanne was not on that trip. Now she finally took her own trip down the grand canyon in little gaily painted boats rowed by guides. Now she is happy and so are the girls. Lots ot do. Exciting rapids. Hikes every day. Good food. A perfect vacation.