Finally training is over! It has been three weeks for me–the first week getting everything ready, then two weeks of actual classroom and hands on stuff. Training always exhausts me, because you have to be alert and paying attention all day long. Yesterday when we finished up, we still had a couple of hours, so we drove up to Point Imperial. It is one of the most scenic parts of the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. Here I am, hanging out at 8803 feet:
The view changes with every step you take. I often wonder how those first people to see it felt when they came to the edge of the canyon:
This is Mount Hayden, one of the most photographed landmarks in the Grand Canyon. Awesome:
We are starting out the season with only 4 on staff–we should have 7, and they are on their way, but when we open the gates tomorrow, it will only be me, Susan, Val, and Mary. They are all just as excited as I am that we’re done with the book, and getting on to the real thing.
How many times do I have to say, “I just can’t see this enough?” I love this place.
Sandra says
It’s an amazing place to work! How do you manage to work at that height? When we stayed a few days near Albuquerque I could hardly walk at 6600 ft – not enough air for me!
Karen says
Sandra: It takes me about 3-4 weeks to get used to it. Drink lots of water, sleep with a vaporizer, and eat salty snacks. It all helps.
Talina says
I never get sick of seeing the canyon. Such a beautiful place! The altitude is a big adjustment though. Happy early opening day.
Yarntangler says
Have a great summer Karen. We may try to get up there to see you and your amazing scenery once I finish with my surgery etc.and so forth.
Marcie
Karen says
Yarntangler: We would love to meet you! Let me know when you are coming.
Road Trip Journal says
Hi Karen!
I will be in Flagstaff next week, how far are you from there? I would love to stop and finally meet you!
Gaelyn says
So now the first crazy day is over.
diane says
What an exciting time and place for you to be. Hope all goes well. I love enjoying the lace through your blog and it is probably the closest I’ll ever get to it.
postcardsfromwildwood says
What an amazing place to work! Mount Hayden looks spectacular.
Janice.
Dee says
great shots of the canyon. You look like you are saying, whew! training is over! thank goodness!
Christine says
I would find it hard to get any work done. I would just want to drink in the view.
Jason, as himself says
Fantastic!
Brit' Gal Sarah says
What an amazing place to work, you are truly blessed to have that view everyday. I wnet there once 30 yrs ago and have never ever forgotten it. I hope to return again soon.