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Robxavier, 4 months ago

Wow sounds like a bunch of fun to me. Have a great time Varinia

George Lenz, 4 months ago

don’t miss Sedona…. morning sun ig good… afternoon sun and subset is even better… it’‘ll probably be hot though, so bring plenty of water….and when you are going to be there let me know…. I only live 2 hours from there….

Globalphotos in reply to Robxavier’s comment, 4 months ago

Thanks Rob :))

Lumineux, 4 months ago

Whoo Hoo, what a blast you are going to have! From the sounds of you itinerary you will need to take a break to rest when you get back. lol

Globalphotos in reply to George Lenz’s comment, 4 months ago

Thank you, will have to check the maps, thanks for the advice :)

Globalphotos in reply to Lumineux’s comment, 4 months ago

Yeah can’t wait, I’ll plan the next one on the return journey !!! Maybe laying on an island for a week to recover !

bertspix, 4 months ago

When in San Fran. don’t forget to drive along the “Big Sur”...its a beaut…
10 days unfortunately is a short time for all you have planned. You must do Grand Canyon and Bryce Canyon…although the rest are sooo beautiful too…so, grab as much as you can, travel as light as you can…One suit case or duffel bag should do it. If you need a t-shirt along the way, the souvernier shops have so many of those, they are forced to sell some of them….Bert

Tom Vaughan, 4 months ago

Capital Reef is very cool (near Bryce), not so far as Arches and a little less “discovered” than some of the others. In between is the Grand Staircase Escalante national monument… also wonderful and worth a peek.
I’m ENVIOUS!!

Peter Hill, 4 months ago

Yosemite??!! Can I come too??

Globalphotos in reply to bertspix’s comment, 4 months ago

Thanks Bert …..will try to see the “Big Sur”, have actually over 3 weeks there but wanted to spend a decent amount of time in Yosemite, I can drive fast !! Will travel light, well as much as possible for me that mean 25 kg s :D Have been to the Grand Canyon before, hired a plane and few over, this time I want to get a chopper to the bottom :))

Globalphotos in reply to Tom Vaughan’s comment, 4 months ago

Ahhhhh ok, hadn’t heard of that !! Will definitely add that to the list, thanks Tom !!! Will be great fun :))

Globalphotos in reply to Peter Hill’s comment, 4 months ago

Sure Peter, I have room in the camera bag between the tele and wide angle lenses :D

Peter Hill, 4 months ago

Oh no, I would CARRY it all for you, your humble and appreciative camera slave. Just to be able to get to Yosemite!

bertspix, 4 months ago

getting a chopper is cheating.. (:-))) ..there is a trail, called “Bright Angel Trail” I believe…walk down that one and really enjoy nature at its finest…

Globalphotos in reply to Peter Hill’s comment, 4 months ago

Hmmm, well that’s quite tempting LOL Will dwell on that one for a tad :P

Globalphotos in reply to bertspix’s comment, 4 months ago

Ahhhh but but but, it’s fun !!! I love choppers, last time I flew over Vic Falls…been my preferred way of viewing since ….... was thinking I wouldn’t have time to trek down …. :)

bertspix, 4 months ago

Let me make you feel really guilty: these excursion planes, and particularly choppers create air polution and terrible noise pollution. The latter interferes dramatically with wild life, who are not at all used to this noise. In fact, I heard somewhere that it is now forbidden to fly low into Grand Canyon…I hope this is true…I must admit that I too flew over Vic Falls….in a Cessna, quite high…I got some pictures…I’ll try and find them…Bert

Globalphotos in reply to bertspix’s comment, 4 months ago

Ok suitably guilty, hmmm think my carbon foot print will be extreme this trip…....especially the flight over !! If I get time I will walk, stay tuned for picks of my feet on the ground :D Good point Bert :))

kjgordon, 4 months ago

Aloha To USA and Bienvenidos to Arizona
You are going to be in Vegas…bring a bathing suit…
You are going to be in Northern Az….bring warm clothes for night…..hardly any for the day.
None ofe these are formal attire places
Don’t play machines in Paris hotel…You Lose!
enjoy your trip and “watch as you go”
aloha

kj

Simon Muirhead, 4 months ago

I wouldnt feel to guilty about flying! lol …the carbon footprint of one of those gas guzzling american cars cant be to great either!

Matt Halls, 4 months ago

Sounds like a ripper trip Varinia!

Do the chopper flight over Vegas…awesome way to see it & no guilt there.
Vegas – See Beatles Love (Cirque De Soleil) at the Mirage.
Vegas – Play 5c pokies just so you can order free (normally $10-$20) cocktails.
Nevada was 50degs C when I was there last June….Arizona was a more comfortable temp
As above, Sedona is a must see.

We had GPS help too and it rocks…makes the journey so simple, so you can concentrate more on driving on the other side of the road ;)
Very jealous V…there’s a lot of spots your going that we originally planned for photography, but couldn’t squeeze in.

Will look forward to the photos! Have a ball! :)

Dyle Warren, 4 months ago

Grand Canyon and Bryce are the must see’s for this excursion. If you never do anything else, you’ve got to see The Grand with both feet on the ground!
Have a safe and wonderful trip!

Globalphotos in reply to kjgordon’s comment, 4 months ago

Bathing suit is always packed, am a water baby !!
Nth Arizona, extremes there, ok …...
Need formal for San Francisco only !!
Pokies are not my thing, will have a few games of BJ :)
Thanks so much, will stay safe and have fun :))

Globalphotos in reply to Simon Muirhead’s comment, 4 months ago

LOL yes very true !!!

John Dekker, 4 months ago

San Francisco is beautiful, alcatraz is worth the visit, Yosemite is stunning, a chopper flight into the Grand Canyon is worth the price, and Bryce and Zion are beautiful. My absolute highlight though was Monument Valley, absolutely magnificent, do not under any circumstances miss it.

Globalphotos in reply to Matt Halls’s comment, 4 months ago

Thanks Matt, lots of useful info there, definitely will check out the show, saw a few last time i was there :)
Will try and squeeze in as much as humanly possible….. cant wait !!! Thanks :D

tomg, 4 months ago

You lucky thing, sounds like a dream trip. I have had about 40 trip to the USA, but they have all been on business, so I don’t feel like I have seen very much, there was never any time.
Have a fabulous time and bring back lots of pictures.
Tom

Globalphotos in reply to Dyle Warren’s comment, 4 months ago

Definitely have them on the list….......will keep both feet on the ground, most of the time :)) Thanks Dyle :))

Globalphotos in reply to John Dekker’s comment, 4 months ago

Looking forward to spending time in San Francisco have five nights there before I get to Yosemite. Monument Valley has been a place I have wanted to see for ages !! So will definitely go there….
Thanks John :))

Globalphotos in reply to tomg’s comment, 4 months ago

Business trips get like that for sure !! Hotel/boardroom/meetings/airports…...basically it !! All of my trips to the states have thankfully been for pleasure.
I will have a great time for sure and be prepared for tooooooo many shots !! That’s if they let me leave alcatraz !! Thanks Tom :))

tomg, 4 months ago

San Francisco is one of my favourite cities. I managed a weekend there during a trip (I did not have to work) and did all the tourist bits. I also stayed in Santa Rosa (just north of San Francisco) for 2.5 weeks, so I had two weekends to do Northern California including a canoe trip on the Russian river. That was really good.

Globalphotos in reply to tomg’s comment, 4 months ago

Sounds wonderful…...am staying at the Westin St Francis on Union Square, very central for exploring…..... the canoe trip sounds great! I love white water rafting , not sure I’ll have time this trip though :))

wolfman, 4 months ago

have a great tip v

tomg, 4 months ago

Be sure to ride the cable cars. Have a great trip

Globalphotos in reply to tomg’s comment, 4 months ago

I will for sure, thanks Tom :))

Globalphotos in reply to wolfman’s comment, 4 months ago

Thanks Stu, will do !!

djlampkins, 4 months ago

Varinia,
A few places I haven’t been to but are on my list: Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks just south (4 hours) of Yosemite. If you choose to hit this park before you head east towards Southern Utah’s wonderful parks (Bryce was a favorite of mine) drive through Death Valley on the way. It’s actually rather photogenic! Have a blast and be safe!

Dave

Globalphotos in reply to djlampkins’s comment, 4 months ago

Thanks so much for the suggestion, really appreciate it, can’t wait to see Bryce, Death Valley looks fascinating.
Will have a blast for sure and I’ll be fine :)) Thanks Dave

eltotton, 4 months ago

You might bubblemail Marvin Collins. he lives in Arizona and I am certain he couldpoint you in the best direction for your travel. A trip through the Gold country of California is a worthwhile trip as well. You might really enjoy that.

Globalphotos in reply to eltotton’s comment, 4 months ago

Thanks so much I may do that, I have travelled extensively throughout California on previous trips and I know the area you mean, I enjoyed it. So much to see !!!!

Keeli, 4 months ago

I am on the other coast . . . if you ever get over this way I can show you a few places!

Globalphotos in reply to Keeli’s comment, 4 months ago

Well then looks like another trip LOL