After setting up camp on Day 3 at Indian Gardens we hiked about 1.5 miles to Plateau Point. This is a plateau that gives you a near 360 degree view of the Grand Canyon from about 2000' from above the CO river.
That means that you have the canyon and river to look down on and more canyon above you. Truely a specia place one earth.
Sitting atop this plataue as the sun went down was a life changing experience for me. The view is so spectacular that no one was talking, just trying to take in as much as possible before the sun's ray's disappeared. I was able to do some serious reflecting on what I have done with my life up to this point and what I need to do with theremaining time that God allows me to be here.
I mention God every time I mention Pleau Point because I don't care what religion you are or how hard headed you are about not believing in a God. If you sit there atop that rocka dn look aroun you are FORCED to believe that GOD knew exactly what he was doing when he created each and everything on this great Planet!
Truely and emotional and spiritial experience.
We were able to see the stars on the hike back to camp with ZERO light pollution which was amazing. Saw the Milky Way Galaxy better than I had ever in my life.
Also, got cut off by 4 Muel deer. They crossed the trail right between me and my buddies. One was a nice 4 x 4 but it was kind of dark so I only got a pic of his silouette.
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