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Hopi Point overlook at Grand Canyon

After touring the historic boat collection last month when I was at Grand Canyon I drove back out on the Hermit Road stopping at Hopi Point on the way to Hermits Rest. I looked lovingly across canyon at my summer home on the North Rim. Bright Angel Canyon heads north from the river.

Yes, you can see the river. That could be Horn Creek Rapids below. The trail you can see leads to Plateau Point.

Hopi Point overlook also provides a great view down canyon for miles and miles.

And down into the depths of the canyon to the basement rock of gray/green Vishnu schist, pink Zoroaster granite and white quartz.

Many drainages flow into the Colorado River.

Looking up canyon I barely recognize some of the landmarks I so often see from the North Rim, the Deva, Brahma and Zoroaster temples. Further in the distance…

…Wotons Throne and the Vishnu Temple. Clarence Dutton, an early canyon geologist with an interest in cultural mythology named many of the canyons landmarks.

As the sun is quickly westering and I want to see more views of the canyon it is time to move on from Hopi Point. See the river downstream from here too.

SWF-A variety of sunsets

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Isn’t it great that no two sunsets look alike.

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Plus you can look at a sunset differently.

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Thrifty Thursday-Time to gussy up

Returning this week to Yavapai Humane Society Thrift Shop I found some really nice clothes. I liked this outfit a lot, but have vowed not to buy skirts without pockets.

Instead I found some nice tops, a dress and a pair of beaded barrettes, all for under $20. And all in my favorite colors.

Next stop, St Vincent DePaul Thrift Store, also in Prescott.

I found what I really wanted in the parking lot. Well, not really, but I was intrigued enough to take this photo. Guess it belongs to an employee. What a perfect car to drive to (probably) volunteer at the thrift store.

I bought these two 1950s sterling silver bracelets, one with a matching ring. May have paid a bit too much for these, but then I always call silver jewelry my retirement. Can’t imagine it dropping in value.

Plus I bought this DVD. One of my many favorite musicals.

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Grand Canyon Historic Boats

Remains of the Nellie Powell

The history of whitewater boating on the Colorado River can be read about here.

Our World-Cooper’s Hawk

When the little birds scatter it’s time to hawk watch. At least sometimes.

This immature (I think) Cooper’s hawk hid well in the ever green oaks.

Oh for more camera zoom, and less foliage.

Then it headed for the ground…

…and slowly walked across the yard…

…flew up onto the bird feeders’ stand…

…and surveyed the scene.

For a while.

Then flew off.

About an hour later it flew in again, but didn’t hang around long.

Unfortunately I can’t count this hawk for the GBBC (Great Backyard Bird Count), unless it shows up again today. Did you counting birds this weekend. Check it out.

(Update:  The hawk flew through in a flash this morning so I added it to my count today. Plus there was a rabbit but don't suppose that counts)
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