 We leave at 5:30am for a sunrise view from Inspiration point; this is the view 18 minutes before sunrise |
 we shiver in a cold wind |
 finally the sun hit the canyon rim |
 and begins its dance on the hoodoos |
 a bit later |
 a quick pose |
 a few more photos, and we run for breakfast |
 at 8:30 we head into the canyon |
 we are quickly among the hoodoos |
 we are visited by a chipmunk |
 further descent |
 are they chasing a white rabbitt |
 three heads |
 more hiking |
 a quick break |
 a quick lecture |
 another rest |
 this trail ends, but the disappointment is short lived; there are other trails |
 the dudes |
 a blink of the sun |
 happy in a cave |
 a flower |
 cool dude! |
 entering wallstreet |
 with its towering walls |
 the streams that make the beautiful canyon are often dry |
 on to Peekaboo loop |
 a vantage point |
 pose 1 |
 pose 2 |
 pose 3 |
 a little descent |
 more climbing |
 a flower |
 don't forget to look at the rocks |
 a stream |
 a vantage point |
 a lecture at a stream |
 beautiful rock in every direction |
 again |
 and again |
 gathering with a view of an awesome fin |
 what a hike |
 bigger tunnel.jpg |
 checking out the rock |
 hiking onward |
 one of the several tunnels |
 resting |
 an amazing overhang |
 remnants of the fire |
 hiking |
 pushing the world apart |
 another flower |
 an after lunch nap |
 more stream bed crossing |
 nearing the rim |
 last views |
 we made it |
 we made it |
 last views |
 ultimate team |
 a quick lecture at another viewpoint, and our long day is over |