Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim

As some of you know, I went to Arizona for two weeks last year to drive around and get lost in the beauty that is the great American West. I've been in love with Arizona since 1994, and although I've been back a number of times, last year was the first time I was really able to explore the state by myself. The idea was that it would get it out of my system, but what it actually did was just make me want to go back again.

I visited the north rim of the Grand Canyon for the first time last year, and it was spectacular. In many ways better than the south. I realised that this seeing the canyon from above business wasn't enough, and I began to dream of getting a good hike done. In fact, by the time I left Arizona, I was already hoping to get back soon and get my feet dirty. Or at least my shoes. 

I didn't have any kind of date set for this next trip, it was more of a when I can sort of job, but after just under half a year later, I realised I'd have to get back pretty quickly. By Christmas 2014, they'll be three of us in this household, and I'm fairly sure the wife wouldn't be so thrilled if I decided to up and leave her with a tiny baby. Besides, I want as much baby time as I can get. She can't have all the fun.

My wife, being the exceptional being she is, told me to get going. We agreed that I would be here for her third trimester, so after searching through hikes and flights, I booked a trip from September 6th to the 16th. I'll give myself a few days to adjust and then embark on a 4 day rim-to-rim hike of the canyon (not by myself, I should add). I love my wife. She is, quite simply, the best thing in the world. 

Below is my approximate route, excluding drive to north rim and hike to south. Oh, and the side trip to Page is just if I have time. I do love that place. They have great burgers. 

I'll be writing as I go like last time (bar the days in the canyon of course), so if you feel like it, tag along.