Grand Canyon - South Rim

 We visited Las Vegas in mid December and drove to Grand Canyon South Rim from there. At that time of the year only the South Rim was open to visitors. The Eastern Rim closer to Las Vegas was only accessible by tour buses. South Rim is approximately four hours drive from Las Vegas. Our plan was to stay one night there at the Best Western. We have heard so much about Grand Canyon and have seen so many photographs and videos of the majestic place that we were all very excited.   

We reached Grand Canyon Village in the evening and checked in at the Best Western. It was a pretty good place. This nice display is located in the lobby. 

 I wanted to see the sunset at the Grand Canyon however we spent way more time than I wanted in the Hoover Dam (no regrets) and the days are smaller in December. So, we decided to see the sunrise the next morning. 

Visitor Center:

There was a decent crowd to watch the sunrise in the cold morning. 

After watching the sunset, we went back to our hotel, ate breakfast, packed up as we had to leave our rooms at 11 in the morning and then went back to the Canyon again for one more look before heading toward Sedona, the place famous for red rocks. 

Ballerina?

Two people are chilling on the rocks. There is a way to it which is hidden behind the trees but it is not an easy trip to make. I hate heights and was pleasantly surprised to see them there.