I have arrived! The feeling of elation and sense of accomplishment that filled my spirit as I turned into the hotel parking for Grand Canyon Railways simply cannot be described in mere words, but I can say that it made every mile worth the effort. This is the longest road trip I have undertaken in my lifetime, solo or as part of a group... even, I think, among the many trips taken with my family. At least a thousand miles from home... and loving it :-)
First order of business upon my arrival was the dinner buffet, provided as part of the tour package, which ended at 9PM. Thankfully, through a combination of time zone trickery, dedicated driving, and an iron bladder, I arrived at just half past 8PM Arizona time :-) Good thing, because I was starving. The Subway sandwich I had for lunch back near Amarillo, TX, had worn off hours ago... and Little Debbie marshmallow crispies only go so far... 100 calories each, after all!
Second order of business was to let my friends and family know I had arrived safely at my destination... and now, my final order of business after updating the travelogue and taking a nice long hot shower, is to go absolutely brain-dead for as many solid hours as I can... I've been hurling along the face of the Earth at 80MPH for almost 15 straight hours, after all ;-)
Good night! Tomorrow, the Grand Canyon awaits.
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I am glad to read that you made it safely; enjoy the rest of your trip!
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