a grand day at the canyon

..although i'm not going to say much more than that - it's late, my net book is running really slow, and there are too many pictures to sort through.  there is one i have to show right off though:

elk!

saw him right as i came in the park....actually, didn't see too much wildlife - some gray squirrels, but they moved too quickly to get a picture - apparently they are firmly up on the "don't feed the wildlife" policy, and can't be bothered to pose for tourists for nothing.  Managed to do a bit of hiking - although i had somehow, in my planning, conveniently forgotten the issue i have with heights.  i must not be the only one, though - the park service has constructed many sturdy railings, and the rim trail actually lets you feel securely away from the rim.  beautiful fall day - drove east from the park with the top down, and it was just perfect.

more pics when i can see them well enough to pick a few