The Grand Canyon

We got a chopper out to the Grand Canyon. It was a breath taking trip, as we flew over Vegas twice, the Hoover Dam, and the Canyon itself.

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The unmarked 737s with the red stripe take workers to Area 51:
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The pilot and the Hoover Dam:
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Over the canyon – none of the pics I took come anywhere near capturing its beauty:
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On the canyon floor:
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A blurry piccie of Vegas at night:
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