Plateau Point

Ryan is taking us out on the plateau to have dinner and watch the sunset.  A mile and half each way - thank goodness it's mostly flat ("flat" is a flexible word in the Grand Canyon, as is "mile" and "just around the corner".  The Trompers would understand - it's like "just one more hill").

Nevertheless, it's a walk that's certainly worthwhile!

For those who aren't aware, the matching shirts that Ewen and I are wearing were bought for Malcolm and I after our North Rim hike five years ago.  They have a picture of a slot canyon similar to the one in Jumpup Canyon.  Since Malcolm is now about 6 foot 3 it no longer fits, he kindly let Ewen wear the shirt on this trip. Thanks Malcolm.

In the picture below, Ryan is in the kitchen cooking our delicious salmon pasta dinner.  He is not quite as precarious as it appears - there is a narrow ledge below the rim - but it's not a place I would spend a lot of time on!

It was well worth the trip!

We returned to camp after dark by the light of our headlamps.  A perfect end to the day.

Tomorrow, the steep climb to the rim.