tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8841645566318950865.post146664344801800894..comments2024-02-25T01:52:50.553-05:00Comments on Of Muses and Meringues: Thursday's Child: The Grand CanyonBethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01681732058311386672noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8841645566318950865.post-69890273989359104352011-05-11T00:53:28.311-04:002011-05-11T00:53:28.311-04:00We went to the Grand Canyon (first time for me) in...We went to the Grand Canyon (first time for me) in November. It was breathtaking. It snowed, and was so beautiful.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06072961274277978490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8841645566318950865.post-33391399007158301942011-05-08T08:03:35.162-04:002011-05-08T08:03:35.162-04:00I was almost nervous visiting the Grand Canyon. I ...I was almost nervous visiting the Grand Canyon. I was so worried it wouldn't live up to my expectations, which were high indeed. It absolutely exceeded them. I'll never forget that visit.Amie Kaufmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15116472165351759477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8841645566318950865.post-66429933765602643382011-05-01T23:05:22.292-04:002011-05-01T23:05:22.292-04:00You are so right about what a spiritual experience...You are so right about what a spiritual experience the Grand Canyon imparts. My favorite moment of my visit there was to get up early enough to watch the sunrise. I can't wait to take my family there--Hubby has never been.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8841645566318950865.post-24578223666800953612011-04-30T16:43:58.107-04:002011-04-30T16:43:58.107-04:00I know I would feel the same way about this incred...I know I would feel the same way about this incredible place. I've been to Arizona a few times, and visited Canyon de Chelly, but I haven't made it to the Grand Canyon yet! I know it would be the perfect place to sit quietly and just absorb the surroundings. Thank you for sharing your adventures!Jeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09993520679205942753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8841645566318950865.post-42668841632123964102011-04-30T11:59:18.971-04:002011-04-30T11:59:18.971-04:00Oh this was perfect for me to see...since we'r...Oh this was perfect for me to see...since we're moving to Arizona in a month! Thanks for sharing ;DBklosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15445205221951596010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8841645566318950865.post-11562343175221809572011-04-30T09:21:49.659-04:002011-04-30T09:21:49.659-04:00You are right, there are no words or photos that c...You are right, there are no words or photos that can truly express the Grand Canyon-it is something that you have to experience. Amazing. Thanks for sharing.<br /><br />VelvaVelvahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16034246333318823700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8841645566318950865.post-1420803322262858662011-04-30T07:12:37.455-04:002011-04-30T07:12:37.455-04:00My dad flew over the Grand Canyon in a helicopter....My dad flew over the Grand Canyon in a helicopter. To say that I am jealous would be an understatement. It's absolutely amazing isn't it? :)Xinmei @ Pudding Pie Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10303133999621311452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8841645566318950865.post-70527815249746418142011-04-29T23:51:13.792-04:002011-04-29T23:51:13.792-04:00It IS an amazing phenomena, isn't it? :o) I do...It IS an amazing phenomena, isn't it? :o) I don't think I appreciate it enough, living so close and all. Plus I'm always stressed about keeping toddlers away from the edge instead of studying the beauty. :o)<br /><br />Thanks for sharing, Beth! I loved your pictures.Jackeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03351019926958000627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8841645566318950865.post-35596335437955169122011-04-29T22:27:41.998-04:002011-04-29T22:27:41.998-04:00Since I live in the neighborhood, I've seen it...Since I live in the neighborhood, I've seen it a few times and it just does not look real! It is so gorgeous and absolutely amazing. The first time we went, my children were small and they were more interested in the friendly squirrels than in the beauty of the canyon itself.Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17323788304469008867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8841645566318950865.post-82518674200325238552011-04-29T17:44:38.482-04:002011-04-29T17:44:38.482-04:00I've been to Arizona...four times? But I'...I've been to Arizona...four times? But I've never been to the Grand Canyon. My parents went last fall (it was my Dad's first time) and they gushed exactly the same way that you are right now. I would absolutely love to see the sun rise and set there someday sooner than later!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8841645566318950865.post-73498306508205049702011-04-29T17:11:43.668-04:002011-04-29T17:11:43.668-04:00The photos are beautiful, but you're right - y...The photos are beautiful, but you're right - you need to see it in person. I never went as a kid, but got there about 4 years ago and loved it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8841645566318950865.post-53713394671568490882011-04-29T16:03:40.240-04:002011-04-29T16:03:40.240-04:00Sublime! Nothing compares to the majesty of the Gr...Sublime! Nothing compares to the majesty of the Grand Canyon! Aren't we blessed to have such a place to enjoy in our midst!art is in the kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12854285618568304450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8841645566318950865.post-80919178485445853672011-04-29T15:52:48.488-04:002011-04-29T15:52:48.488-04:00Everyone I know who has visited the Grand Canyon h...Everyone I know who has visited the Grand Canyon has the same opinion... spectacular!<br /><br />My husband has mentioned many times that he would love to see it. Maybe someday.GratefulPrayerThankfulHearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05912258806814037028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8841645566318950865.post-18468259689938001602011-04-29T12:42:10.483-04:002011-04-29T12:42:10.483-04:00I have never been to the Grand Canyon! But I would...I have never been to the Grand Canyon! But I would absolutely love to go. My husband and I love taking road trips together, and this is one place I think we need to go to one day soon. Great photos!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8841645566318950865.post-47939963063347711832011-04-29T11:46:20.850-04:002011-04-29T11:46:20.850-04:00As a family, we consider this one of the finest ro...As a family, we consider this one of the finest road trips ever taken. Your photops capture the marvelous colors of the terrain - the grandeur is inescapable.Claudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15601656778586008081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8841645566318950865.post-62727742155041066942011-04-29T11:44:01.262-04:002011-04-29T11:44:01.262-04:00Yes, this is something I will definitely visit in ...Yes, this is something I will definitely visit in my next trip to the States!Katerinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16771891827846065263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8841645566318950865.post-49938399332811298052011-04-29T11:11:27.227-04:002011-04-29T11:11:27.227-04:00In college we backed packed down into the canyon a...In college we backed packed down into the canyon and camped amid waterfalls. Spectacular! It's not called The Grand Canyon for nothing.<br />MimiMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15823059622667954672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8841645566318950865.post-10412948704368875782011-04-28T21:59:46.148-04:002011-04-28T21:59:46.148-04:00God is SO good! I mean really.. just looking at th...God is SO good! I mean really.. just looking at those pictures leaves me in awe!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8841645566318950865.post-57968595778123948802011-04-28T21:54:45.992-04:002011-04-28T21:54:45.992-04:00wow its simply a wonder of the world amazingwow its simply a wonder of the world amazingchow and chatterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04225995063075911644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8841645566318950865.post-27827277922372435262011-04-28T21:15:51.911-04:002011-04-28T21:15:51.911-04:00It is completely indescribable, isn't it. I sa...It is completely indescribable, isn't it. I sat quite still for the sunset and found it very moving. (And a little chilly, to be honest!!!)Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14623449120123343570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8841645566318950865.post-62089826352993525652011-04-28T20:50:39.860-04:002011-04-28T20:50:39.860-04:00What amazing views!! Yet another place I would lov...What amazing views!! Yet another place I would love to visit someday. :DValerie Gaminehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12282678415259610621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8841645566318950865.post-80027418015220755382011-04-28T20:50:12.619-04:002011-04-28T20:50:12.619-04:00Beautiful! I was 10ish (I think) when my family we...Beautiful! I was 10ish (I think) when my family went to see it. I have to admit that I did not appreciate its wonder then. As an adult, I really want to go back and spend actual time there. I can only hope my kids will appreciate it more than I did. :)Janet Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12688012956157161889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8841645566318950865.post-31759790607909555022011-04-28T20:45:10.077-04:002011-04-28T20:45:10.077-04:00Gorgeous shots! It really is a most breathtaking p...Gorgeous shots! It really is a most breathtaking place. We never made it to the Grand Canyon because of snow.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14649792739059060169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8841645566318950865.post-58146597291080027812011-04-28T20:38:57.598-04:002011-04-28T20:38:57.598-04:00I think I would be so floored by this wonder, I...I think I would be so floored by this wonder, I'd definitely have to take that time to sit and absorb the beauty. Mother Nature knows how to stop us in our tracks, doesn't she?Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03972054718663959694noreply@blogger.com