Day 9: Grand Canyon and Hoover Dam
We were lucky enough to receive a fabulous gift of a trip to Grand Canyon, by helicopter, courtesy of Lisa's folks (Reg and Joan) and sister Donna & better half, Ian.
Hence a dedicated page for the event!
The trip we chose lasted from about 8 in the morning until mid-afternoon. A minibus collects everyone from respective hotels around Las Vegas, offloading at the Heliport by McCarran International Airport. After a weigh-in (!) so that the pilots can assign balanced seating arrangements to all passengers, you're off...
So here we are on the canyon floor. Because of nearby Indian Reservations, the choppers can only fly into a restricted area of Grand Canyon, but it's good enough to feel the grandeur of the place. Although it can feel a bit like an airport at times! Champagne and mid-morning snack laid on in the shade...
Colorado River snakes through the canyon, and stays brown until it reaches lake Mead.
