The Amazing Grand Canyon
One of the most amazing places to see in the
Lucky for us, we had a Formidable team — my son Frederick who took the wheels going there and Felicia taking over in coming back to Orange County.
Before proceeding to the place, we had an overnight stay in
Early next day, we hit the road and proceeded to our destination. Estimated time of arrival would be 3 hours or a little more, adding the stops on the way. Several miles before we reached the place, traffic started to come our way. Although moving quite slow, we finally touched the entrance to the Canyon even as we saw piles and piles of cars and vans positioning, not to mention those already on top near the Rim. Immediately, though panting from the long walk from below the Rim, we started taking shots of the marvelous sights Mother Nature has created on the Canyon. Awesome indeed, especially the huge rocks making spectacular light and shadows across the canyon.
As we paused, we pondered on how this spectacular wonder of the world was created into what it is today. And we were given this: The Grand Canyon is more than a chasm carved over millennia through the rocks of Colorado Plateau. It is more than an awe-inspiring view. It is more than a pleasuring ground for those who explore the roads, hike the trails, or float the currents of the turbulent
This canyon is a gift that transcends what we experience. Its beauty and size humbled us. Its timelessness provokes a comparison to our short existence. In its vast spaces, we may find solace from our hectic lives.
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As the shadows lengthen across the spires and buttes, time passing into the depths of the canyon, we understand what this great chasm passes on to us - a sense of humility born in the interconnections of all that is, and a willingness to care for this land.
When President Theodore Roosebelt visited the Grand Canyon 100 years ago, he implored to the assembled crowd, saying: “Keep this great wonder of nature as it now is...Keep it for your children and your children’s children and for all who come after you, as one of the great sights which every American, if he can travel at all, should see!”
Today, people from all over the world come to see this great wonder which, the people managing the Grand Canyon National Park, are doing all they can to preserve Grand Canyon for future generations.
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To all pilgrims, balikbayans and friends, welcome to the
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