They're out!

Well they will be later today

Yesterday

Day 5: Grand Canyon Trek: Carbonate Canyon
Trek approx 5-6 hours / 8-9 miles

This morning sees us heading up-canyon to the Tonto Platform, a broad terrace of shale and sandstone which runs from east to west along much of the Grand Canyon. Our route, which is strenuous in places, takes us through a hidden cleft in the rock onto the Platform, which affords breath-taking panoramic views across the Grand Canyon. After plenty of time to soak up the vista, we return to camp for lunch and then trek up Carbonate Canyon, a narrow canyon that extends beyond Havasu Falls. Carbonate Canyon was a popular place to dig for minerals in the late 1800s and early 1900s, and we can look inside one of the old mines here before continuing on to more waterfalls.

Today

Day 6: Havasu Falls Camp – Hualapai Hilltop – Las Vegas
Trek approx 5-6 hrs / 10 miles; drive approx 5 hours

After an early breakfast, we leave camp, returning to the crater rim the same way we arrived. The first part of the trek climbs gradually back along the streambed, but once we arrive at the hair-pin bends we take our time, ascending steadily up the side of the canyon. This is very demanding, but is the last part of our Grand Canyon challenge! Back at Hualapai Hilltop, we load up the vehicles and drive west, enjoying the wonderful wilderness scenery for the last time. We cross into Nevada and come to Las Vegas, entertainment capital of the world. On arrival we are free to relax and explore.

I had a brief message from Mandy earlier to say that they were just today's (Thursday) walk which would see them making their way out of the canyon.

While we are tucked up in bed she will be arriving at their last stop before home, Las Vegas, and their comfy hotel beds.

Day 7: Las Vegas

Vegas is renowned for its casinos, shows, spectacular hotels and wedding chapels. We are free to explore the sights, including the famous sound-and-light fountain shows, fake erupting volcanoes, Elvis impersonators and replicas of everything from the Eiffel Tower to the Sphinx! It’s not subtle, but it’s a real contrast to the past week and great fun! We meet again in the evening for a slap-up celebration meal to celebrate our achievements of the past week.