(10/1) At Desert View.
We had read that the best south rim views of the canyon were from the most eastern and western overlooks. At the eastern end is Desert View, so called because the desert to the east of the park is visible here, but of course the views of the canyon are what we came for. And those views are incredible.
This structure, called the Watchtower, has wonderful views from the top windows.
Here we see the Colorado River cutting close to the east rim, beyond which is the desert.
Now we are looking down into the inner gorge at the delta created by Unkar Creek. There is evidence that prehistoric cultures used this land close to the river.
The view to the west reveals, beyond a colorful formation, the gorge of the river flowing close to the south rim.
We have had mostly warm weather on this trip. This day was an exception, but a beautiful day nonetheless.
