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Re: Arizona Visit
Posted: Wed Sep 13, 2006 8:29 am
by phil
Hi Maria, Yes we certianly did take the helicopter trip into the Grand Canyon, a fantastic experience as it landed alongside the Colorado river.
Re: Arizona Visit
Posted: Wed Sep 13, 2006 8:58 am
by phil
Here is where we landed, conveniently among a nice group of Ferocacti.
Re: Arizona Visit
Posted: Wed Sep 13, 2006 12:56 pm
by Maria J
Fantastic Phil!! I think if you go all that way, a heli-ride is a must to really appreciate the canyon! (Mind you, I'm a little biased as I am a bit of a helicopter freak, although I've yet to fly in one!).
Re: Arizona Visit
Posted: Wed Sep 13, 2006 4:47 pm
by Vic
Like it Phil that's what I call doing it in style! Was the helicopter ride expensive and did you get to see Echinocactus polycephalus??
Re: Arizona Visit
Posted: Wed Sep 13, 2006 5:24 pm
by phil
Hi Vic,
Yes the helicopter flight was quite expensive but well worth it as we flew for about 2 hours in total from Las Vegas to The Grand Canyon. I didn't see Echinocactus polycephalus at this particular spot but I did notice it in several places in the Mojave Desert on the way to Las Vegas.