Retracing our tracks a bit was reassuring. We averaged only about 17 mpg on the climb from 3,000 to 8,000 feet on the way to North Rim, so I was quite pleased for it to be 34.8 for a while, never reaching 35 and dropping back to 24 by the Colorado River. Slope matters.
We arrived at the South Rim in short order, got in free (Thanks, Senior Pass!), and stopped at the first view, Desert View Watchtower. Packed with people, we stopped, saw, then drove over to the campground. It's first come, no reservations, find and claim. So we found a site to claim! And with our Senior Pass, it cost $6. Tomorrow we'll head into the center of South Rim to the real campground, and start using bikes or bus for getting around.
Cell service has been at best spotty, internet much less so. Uploading pictures will have to wait a few days.
Nose service has been bloody and we're using a lot more coconut oil and shea butter. The dry air makes the air temps easier to handle at both ends of the spectrum.
South Rim pictures are at https://photos.app.goo.gl/4pFCRG8XLEYCwaph1
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