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I knew we shouldn't of visited the Grand Canyon on a weekend but we were staying nearby and I always enjoy the views there. I was complaining about all the tourists there and my wife reminded we were part of the group also. When I said, I'm a visitor not a tourist, she pointed out that anyone with 2 cameras wearing white shorts and black socks and a shirt that read "I rode the train to the Grand Canyon" was definitely a tourist.

The second photo shows the ledge the "tourists" were waiting to get on to view the canyon which is about one mile down and 15 miles across at this point.

45 Mike · 10-21-2014, 09:37 PM

Cute story Bob, nice pics!

**clackers** · 10-21-2014, 09:44 PM

Nice pics, Bob! My wife and I were able to take a helicopter tour out of Vegas and land in the valley itself for chicken and sparkling wine.

**rayallen** · 10-22-2014, 12:15 AM

Fortunately, we retired people can go during the week. But, as you have shown, Bob, the term "tourists, bloody tourists" really does apply on the weekends - almost wherever you go.

magkelly · 10-22-2014, 03:21 AM

Funny, I never thought of it as being crowded. That just seems so strange somehow but I guess I shouldn't be surprised. We did Niagara Falls when I was a little kid and it was just jammed with people too...

**eaglem** · 10-22-2014, 03:26 AM

Ah Well Bob tourist or not these weren't just happy snaps............................well done!

Pablom · 10-22-2014, 03:34 AM

Cool shots, I like the one with all the tourists.
I was there last year in April so it must have been off season because there were not as many people, though the weather was pleasant
Here a couple of panos:

Grand Canyon Pano 2013 #2 by Pablo Margulies, on Flickr

Grand Canyon Pano 2013 #1 by Pablo Margulies, on Flickr

**Sailor** · 10-22-2014, 06:05 AM

Geez, buddy - everybody and his mother must have been there that day! Fun shots.

Jer

normhead · 10-22-2014, 06:11 AM

Looks good Bob. People come to see nature at work.... even if the whole erosion thing is really slow.

**Bob Harris** · 10-22-2014, 08:41 PM

Originally posted by 45 Mike

Cute story Bob, nice pics!

thanks Mike, hope you got a chuckle.

---------- Post added 10-22-14 at 08:42 PM ----------

Originally posted by clackers

Nice pics, Bob! My wife and I were able to take a helicopter tour out of Vegas and land in the valley itself for chicken and sparkling wine.

now that would be an awesome thing to do, hope you got lots of photos.

---------- Post added 10-22-14 at 08:45 PM ----------

Originally posted by rayallen

Fortunately, we retired people can go during the week. But, as you have shown, Bob, the term "tourists, bloody tourists" really does apply on the weekends - almost wherever you go.

the thing is Ray, we were in the area for 5 days and had nasty or rainy weather each day with the exception of one day on the weekend. Normally I wouldn't go but took the chance that not too many "tourists" would be visiting. Wrong Again.

**clackers** · 10-22-2014, 08:46 PM

Originally posted by Bob Harris

now that would be an awesome thing to do, hope you got lots of photos.

Wish I did, this was back in 2002, though!

We flew back to Vegas at a low enough altitude to see lots of uncovered silver mineshafts. Would hate to be wandering around alone at night.

The Hoover Dam was spectacular, too.

**Bob Harris** · 10-22-2014, 08:49 PM

Originally posted by magkelly

Funny, I never thought of it as being crowded. That just seems so strange somehow but I guess I shouldn't be surprised. We did Niagara Falls when I was a little kid and it was just jammed with people too...

In season is always crowded and we normally visit off season but this year we left Colorado a month early, lesson learned.

---------- Post added 10-22-14 at 09:28 PM ----------

Originally posted by clackers

Wish I did, this was back in 2002, though!

We flew back to Vegas at a low enough altitude to see lots of uncovered silver mineshafts. Would hate to be wandering around alone at night.

The Hoover Dam was spectacular, too.

Yes, Nevada is the Silver State, you found out why with all the mineshafts here.

sherrvonne · 10-22-2014, 09:58 PM

I would of been surprised at the crowds, have never been to the grand canyon. Now I know that 'Popular Attraction' and Crowds go hand in hand. I just expected the Grand Canyon to be like the pics that don't show people but empty expansive canyons!
Your wife's comment reminds me of one of my friend's comment when he says of his wife that she "Always dresses like a Winter Texan/Tourist" , lol, and they live here in this area. She always wears white shorts, sandals, and a shirt that matches the shorts and sandals and her purse has to match to. And that is everywhere she has to go,

**rbefly** · 10-23-2014, 12:30 AM

These dress codes are so puzzling to me, I would have thought your outfit would fit in anywhere. I mean shoot, at least you were WEARING socks!
Just kidding, very nice photos anyway. I especially like the 2nd one, it puts a great perspective on how tiny we are (even if improperly dressed) compared to the sheer scale of this monument. Beautiful colors and clarity, Bob, well done!
Ron

GeoJerry · 10-23-2014, 12:46 AM

We were there last week, only on the North Rim which is much less crowded. That second one is extremely sharp!

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10-22-2014, 09:58 PM	#13
sherrvonne Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,975	I would of been surprised at the crowds, have never been to the grand canyon. Now I know that 'Popular Attraction' and Crowds go hand in hand. I just expected the Grand Canyon to be like the pics that don't show people but empty expansive canyons! Your wife's comment reminds me of one of my friend's comment when he says of his wife that she "Always dresses like a Winter Texan/Tourist" , lol, and they live here in this area. She always wears white shorts, sandals, and a shirt that matches the shorts and sandals and her purse has to match to. And that is everywhere she has to go, Last edited by sherrvonne; 10-22-2014 at 10:06 PM.

10-23-2014, 12:30 AM	#14
rbefly Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Denver, Colorado Photos: Albums Posts: 2,030	Sharp-Dressed Man? These dress codes are so puzzling to me, I would have thought your outfit would fit in anywhere. I mean shoot, at least you were WEARING socks! Just kidding, very nice photos anyway. I especially like the 2nd one, it puts a great perspective on how tiny we are (even if improperly dressed) compared to the sheer scale of this monument. Beautiful colors and clarity, Bob, well done! Ron

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45 Mike Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,350	Cute story Bob, nice pics!

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clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Nice pics, Bob! My wife and I were able to take a helicopter tour out of Vegas and land in the valley itself for chicken and sparkling wine.

10-22-2014, 12:15 AM	#4
rayallen Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Forresters Beach, NSW, Australia. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,014	Fortunately, we retired people can go during the week. But, as you have shown, Bob, the term "tourists, bloody tourists" really does apply on the weekends - almost wherever you go.

10-22-2014, 03:21 AM	#5
magkelly Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,901	Funny, I never thought of it as being crowded. That just seems so strange somehow but I guess I shouldn't be surprised. We did Niagara Falls when I was a little kid and it was just jammed with people too...

10-22-2014, 03:26 AM	#6
eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 43,166	Ah Well Bob tourist or not these weren't just happy snaps............................well done!

10-22-2014, 03:34 AM	#7
Pablom Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Usa Posts: 1,940	Cool shots, I like the one with all the tourists. I was there last year in April so it must have been off season because there were not as many people, though the weather was pleasant Here a couple of panos: Grand Canyon Pano 2013 #2 by Pablo Margulies, on Flickr Grand Canyon Pano 2013 #1 by Pablo Margulies, on Flickr

10-22-2014, 06:05 AM	#8
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203	Geez, buddy - everybody and his mother must have been there that day! Fun shots. Jer

10-22-2014, 06:11 AM	#9
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Looks good Bob. People come to see nature at work.... even if the whole erosion thing is really slow.

10-22-2014, 08:41 PM	#10
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by 45 Mike Cute story Bob, nice pics! thanks Mike, hope you got a chuckle. ---------- Post added 10-22-14 at 08:42 PM ---------- Originally posted by clackers Nice pics, Bob! My wife and I were able to take a helicopter tour out of Vegas and land in the valley itself for chicken and sparkling wine. now that would be an awesome thing to do, hope you got lots of photos. ---------- Post added 10-22-14 at 08:45 PM ---------- Originally posted by rayallen Fortunately, we retired people can go during the week. But, as you have shown, Bob, the term "tourists, bloody tourists" really does apply on the weekends - almost wherever you go. the thing is Ray, we were in the area for 5 days and had nasty or rainy weather each day with the exception of one day on the weekend. Normally I wouldn't go but took the chance that not too many "tourists" would be visiting. Wrong Again.

10-22-2014, 08:46 PM	#11
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by Bob Harris now that would be an awesome thing to do, hope you got lots of photos. Wish I did, this was back in 2002, though! We flew back to Vegas at a low enough altitude to see lots of uncovered silver mineshafts. Would hate to be wandering around alone at night. The Hoover Dam was spectacular, too.

10-22-2014, 08:49 PM	#12
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by magkelly Funny, I never thought of it as being crowded. That just seems so strange somehow but I guess I shouldn't be surprised. We did Niagara Falls when I was a little kid and it was just jammed with people too... In season is always crowded and we normally visit off season but this year we left Colorado a month early, lesson learned. ---------- Post added 10-22-14 at 09:28 PM ---------- Originally posted by clackers Wish I did, this was back in 2002, though! We flew back to Vegas at a low enough altitude to see lots of uncovered silver mineshafts. Would hate to be wandering around alone at night. The Hoover Dam was spectacular, too. Yes, Nevada is the Silver State, you found out why with all the mineshafts here.

10-23-2014, 12:46 AM	#15
GeoJerry Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,158	We were there last week, only on the North Rim which is much less crowded. That second one is extremely sharp!

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