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Hiking on the Rim Trail Thanks to the noisy ice machine next to our room, we wake up early and head to Mather Point on the Rim Trail. In the morning, it is still nice and cool,...
Just a big gorge, that's what we expected. But what we were able to see was overwhelming: For the night, we set up camp in the Kaibab National Forest....
Today on the way to Bryce Canyon, we quickly stopped by the Hoover Dam. An impressive construction. We would have liked to stay there longer, but it was simply too hot. We...
Tombstone is a former 'boomtown' in southern Arizona, near the Mexican border. It was the site of several famous shootouts in the 1880s, including the Gunfight at the O.K....
Less car - more adventure
On our trip through the USA, of course the Grand Canyon couldn't be missed. We were completely fascinated by its size. In the evening, we watched the sunset... an incredibly...
We then continued on to Monument Valley, a plain on the Colorado Plateau on the southern border of the US state of Utah with Arizona. Monument Valley, which has been depicted in...
Here we were after the Grand Canyon, a horseshoe-shaped meander of the Colorado River near the city of Page in the state of Arizona, USA. It is a tourist attraction and when we...
Next stop was the Grand Canyon. The 450km long gorge of the Colorado River in northern Arizona is incredibly impressive. We were all really amazed here, much to the delight of...
A day in the Grand Canyon cannot be topped. That's why it's best not to even try. However, a good breakfast is not to be underestimated. Pancakes, bacon, and eggs keep you full...
Due to the time difference, my mailbox is overflowing overnight. My mother is the first one to congratulate me. I take it all very joyfully, but I don't make a big deal out of...
It's cold this morning but no snow has fallen. The motel is really great, but the breakfast is forgettable. I get two toasts and a coffee. And after hearing German being spoken...
Wednesday October 31: Today we visited Antelope Canyon in the Navajo Reservation. It was very expensive and the photos look better than it actually was. Nevertheless, it was...
The cloudy night of the Grand Canyon didn't want to go away. They brought along some friends and became big, fat rain clouds. It rained all day during the drive from the Grand...
Arriving in Page, we checked into the Page Boy Motel and spontaneously drove to Horseshoe Bend just before sunset, which was only a 10-minute drive from our motel. Horseshoe...
Hello my dear 😊 Today we were at the Grand Canyon and one thing I can say is yesss, it is damn big 😁. It was totally nice to walk along the rim of the canyon. What was really...
Der Grand Canyon
We then drove to Sedona the next day and wanted to stay there overnight because it is a beautiful little town not far from Flagstaff between red rock formations, steep canyon...
The view from the window of my hotel is unusual. It's pouring rain. So I take it slow this morning. There's a small breakfast here. A bagel with peanut butter and jelly is...
Today probably a lot of people are getting married. Not me. I have to drive on early today. The night was unfortunately too short and I couldn't sleep anymore. Somehow the motel...
At shortly after 8am, the alarm clock rings. We head to the Grand Canyon West. It's a 2.5-hour drive, but it's worth it. The Skywalk at Eagle Point with its glass floor is...
Even three donkeys, we take a detour via Oatman and Ostman Hwy. Although today's route is already long. Here, the donkeys live among the people. Whoever thinks they make way is...
Even the rain follows us to the Grand Canyon and washes us off with some sack cement. After hanging out in the supermarket for 1 1/2 hours, we dare to go out again and go back...
Since the Hoover Dam is only 45 minutes away from Las Vegas, we spontaneously included it in our itinerary. On the way there, you pass by the Lake Meadview View Point, which we...
Then we continued towards the Grand Canyon and for the first time got a glimpse of the vastness of the states. Endless, barely vegetated, hot and dusty plateaus. But due to the...
Arriving in Williams, the Grand Canyon was visited. And what a view! There's not much more to say about it. Except that the hotel owners were super friendly and I was...
Nach zögerlichem Start - die jüngste Nasen kommt nach dem Monstertrip nicht aus den Federn- genießen wir noch Lage unseres Boutique-Hotels und des Sees. Danach geht es weiter...
Here we finally are. The dream of every biker or hobby motorcyclist. We turn onto the remaining original part of Route 66. Waldemar finally finds a radio station or radio...
In Williams we meet Smokey. A mixture of Werner's best chest hair and Waldy's legs, including jeans. The need for long pants and a rain jacket on Stage G. Canyon-Lake Havasu was...
After a slow start at the pool, Jack unexpectedly showed up. Jack..., Jack...? It finally clicked when I heard his last name. Daniels! Jack Daniels! In the end, we had 5 beers...