Monday, March 16, 2009

Slacker Vacations: Photos from the Grand Canyon...

Sometimes I travel for work. Sometimes I travel for fun.

And in that most rarest of occassions -- sometimes I travel because, it's, well, Monday.

Last week I took an impromptu vacation with my folks to the Grand Canyon, specifically to see the Grand Canyon SkyWalk -- a multi-million dollar project that's supposed to help boost tourism to the great natural wonder. If you've never heard of it, don't worry -- a story about it made the news a few years back, and that was pretty much it.

Basically, it's a giant sky walk that has glass for floors, so you can see right through to the bottom of the canyon. Seriously, if you have a fear of heights and or falling to your death unexpectedly, you strongly need not apply. The semi-circle walkways of glass and steel beams is pretty sturdy, and the view is worth it if you don't freak out.

My only gripe is that between the glass sheets there are small gaps. Something about that made me think twice about stomping up and down. But again, it's a totally cool rush without having to bungee down to see the canyon floor. My mother held on for dear life on the railings when she made her way around. My father and I were most entertained.

Anyway, below are the pics from the trip.

Looks like I'm heading out the door again soon. Any guesses where to?... ;)