Train to the Grand Canyon

At Tom and Millie's suggestion yesterday morning, we took the two-hour plus train ride from Williams, AZ to the Grand Canyon. At the depot, prior to departure, we were treated to a short western show. The actors/musicians boarded the train with us and providcd cowboy ballads as we traveled. The countryside ranch views were impressive, as we gazed from open windows. Upon arrival at the Canyon, we took a park shuttle to a point on the South Rim and then enjoyed a two-hour hike along the canyon rim back to the canyon depot. The awesome views were majestic to say the least! The 4:00 p.m. train from the Grand Canyon to Williams included several coaches filled with happy tourists. Along the way, we were again entertained with singing, guitar pickin' cowboys. The merriment was temporarily interrupted at one point by masked robbers, who galloped along side the train on the their horses and then climbed aboard. They "robbed" passengers in every car, much to the delight of the children. Back in Williams, after dinner, we continued our Bridge marathon with Millie and Tom.