Gorgeous Gorges Trip, Day 10/Vacation Wrap Up!
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Well this isn’t like any trail we’ve walked on before… |
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On the North rim |
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From the South Rim |
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The Salt River |
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One last vacation selfie! |
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Well this isn’t like any trail we’ve walked on before… |
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On the North rim |
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From the South Rim |
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The Salt River |
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One last vacation selfie! |
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