AWESOME!!!
Irulan, I blame you for re-igniting the flame in me that wants to ride the river through the Canyon.

I just read 2 books (one nonfiction about a woman who took a solo trip through the canyon and another a fiction novel about a raft trip).
After having spentt 4 days last summer hiking through the inner canyon, and then 2 nights over Spring Break this year below the rim, the Canyon is in my blood. I can't get it out.

That is definitely on my to-do list. Will never know anyone who can run a trip themselves, so it'll be a paid outfitter for us. Must start saving now to do that trip in 10 years.

Thanks for sharing- the photos are just FABULOUS!!!! Your trip report sounds like a dream- SO exciting.
I can't wait to run those rapids (as a passenger and minor participant only) someday!!!!