Day In Brief:	West Rim Drive
�	South Rim of the Grand Canyon

Lodgings: Grand Canyon Inn

The Grand Canyon is one of the seven natural wonders of the world, visited by more than four million people every year.Some of the oldest rock on Earth lies at the bottom of the canyon, cut by the Colarado River, which continues to run through-and shape-the canyon.

Mather Point

Caught our first glimpse of the Grand Canyon at Mather Point, which was the first stop that we made upon entering the park via its South Entrance after the town of Tusayan.

West Rim Drive

During summer, the West Rim Drive is closed to private vehicles. The park operates free shuttle services which commences just to the West of Bright Angel Lodge and make stops at various lookouts along the way. Shuttles come at a regular time interval of 14-15 minutes. "All we had to do was to simply board the buses, get off at each scenic spot, have our fill of the awesome scenery and photo-taking within the 14-15 minutes, and be just in time to hop onto the next shuttle and be onward bound for the next stop :P"

The 4 of us at one of the stops along the West Rim Drive.

"It's not a tree.... It's not a raven..... It's Ah Zhen!! Also known as Caroline...:P" Credits for this photo goes to JKhoo

"JKhoo tethering precariously on the ledge...gosh...wonder what prompted him to do it??;p" Credits for this photo goes to JKhoo

At Hermit's Rest, which is at the end of West Rim Drive. Hermit's Rest is actually a charming little structure designed by Mary E J Colter built right on the canyon rim, at the end of West Rim Drive.

An Alternative Highlight At Hermit's Rest - Baby Austin Ain't he cute?? :)

"Baby Austin pulling at C's very nice hat ;p" Credits for this shot goes to JKhoo

"Good boy Austin! U're looking at the camera at last! Gimme a BIG Smile...:) "

Sunset at Hopi's Point

"We took the shuttle back to Hopi's Point to capture the sight of the canyon in its sunset glory. Hopi's Point is a promontory jutting deep into the gorge that offers magnificent views 72.4 km east and westward, thus making it an ideal spot for watching the sunset or the sunrise. I was amazed to see the crowd of people who had already gathered there in anticipation of sunset. Those gathered seems to come from all walks of life; from the photographers, both professionals and amateurs, down to ordinary tourists like me, who had simply come to enjoy the view of the last rays of the sun. The setting sun cast a fiery orange glow on the canyon. This, coupled with the amazing interplay of shadows, caused by the reflection of the sun's rays off the canyon walls, painted a thoroughly different picture from the Grand Canyon that we see in the day. How true it is to say that the Grand Canyon has a different look at the different times of the day...."

Credits for this shot goes to Robin Low

"Can u see the setting rays of the sun bouncing off our faces?"

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