HIGH WINDS

My EZup is well anchored with weights and a spike at each corner.

The weather forecast yesterday was for temperatures in the high 50's, low 60's, with high winds, gusting up to 60 mph. While driving on the Hermits Rest route, I jokingly told passengers not to stand too close to the rim, or they might become a kite. The winds were definitely blowing yesterday, and will continue today, although the gusts today are supposed to drop down to 45 mph.

This is the first bad weather turn since I arrived here at the Grand Canyon on May 1st. Only one small rainstorm, and best of all - No Snow! Last year, we had an inch or two of snow in early June.

Today starts the new summer schedule, with my next two days on the Hermits Rest Route, then three days on the Village Route. With Memorial Weekend kicking off yesterday, the crowds have definitely grown, causing the buses to be packed with visitors. With gas prices dropping, I suspect that a lot of people will be heading this way. Gee, I wonder if fuel prices will drop even lower next year at this time, when we'll be heading for Alaska. That's probably a pipe dream.