Leaving the US for South Africa

On Monday the 25th June, we woke up as early as 03h15 to catch a 06h00 flight at the Phoenix International Airport. We had to give more time as we did not know what to expect was we had to go through security points where we always had to take off our shoes and belts. To make things worse our flight was delayed by about 1 hour. But we managed to catch our next flight at Atlanta International Airport which headed to Johannesburg, South Africa, via Dakar in Senegal.

It was indeed the longest journey I have ever taken in my life. We arrived in Johannesburg about 2 hours later than anticipated. And as a result we missed our 18h00 flight (on Tuesday evening). We were fortunate to be put into a 19h00 flight to Cape Town. I was very excited when we finally landed in Cape Town especially when I met my wife and family.

I had great moments in my trip to America. I enjoyed every moment.

Day 7 - Grand Canyon, US

On Sunday, we woke up from our Tasayan hotel room and rushed to the Canyon which is about 3km away. We visited the Desert View point and spent some time at the Tower where we took pictures and videos. I also bought some few items for my family. The Grand Canyon just could not stop to amaze me. It made me to sign, "How great Thou art!"

We also went to the far west side of the South Rim where we took a shuttle bus to the Hermits Rest Point. The views of the Grand Canyon are really impressive. You just can stop to thank the Creator.

Later in the afternoon I enjoyed swimming in both the swimming pool and a spa pool. My colleague and I then drove from Tasayan to Flagstaff to catch a flight to Phoenix - a desert city in Arizona State. I am wondering why Phoenix is the one of the fastest growing cities in America because it is very dry and hot. When we arrived in the evening the temperature was 41 degrees celcius. As soon as we lodged at LaQuinta hotel which is about 3km away from the airport, I went for a swim to cool myself.

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