We woke up early this morning – it was still dark. We quickly got dressed and we were out the door before sunrise.
We walked the Transept Trail to the lodge. Transept is the name of a cross canyon that leads to the main Grand Canyon. The trail winds along the rim of the canyon. We were generally walking south, looking west, watching the sun light up the east facing canyon walls across the way…
After 1 1/2 miles along the trail we arrived at the Lodge…
After arriving at the lodge, (1.5 miles) we again walked out to the end of Bright Angel Point… (+.5 miles = 2.0 miles) Not to many teenagers risking life and limb this morning…
We bought coffee at the lodge, then sat on the terrace and watched as the sun continued to rise and paint the canyon walls…
Finally we went to the dining room and had a late breakfast of Pancakes and Eggs Benedict…
We then needed to do some more walking. We walked back towards the campground along the Bridle Trail…
Then we continued to the trail-head for Uncle Jim’s Trail. (+3.0 miles = 5.0 miles)…
We walked the entire loop of Uncle Jim’s Trail. (+5.0 miles = 10.0 miles) Pro-Tip: Don’t bother – views were less than overwhelming, and the trail contained many trip hazards – roots, rocks, pine cones, and mule poop…
We walked so far I thought I spotted the ocean on the horizon…
No, it was only more of this hole in the ground surrounded by rocks… And a hazy view at that…
More trails, with more obstacles…
After returning to the trail-head we walked back to the Villa. (+2.0 miles = 12.0 miles). Other Airstreamers were having happy hours, sitting around campfires, and going out to dinner. We took off our shoes, drank a few bottles of water, and went to bed before dark…
And a tiring time was had by us…
Adventures in the Villa 
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