Comments on: Why I’m Not Taking Photos at the Grand Canyon http://www.aneclecticmind.com/2009/09/14/why-im-not-taking-photos-at-the-grand-canyon/ Web site and blog for Maria Langer, freelance writer, commercial helicopter pilot, and serious amateur photographer. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 19:33:08 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Maria Langer http://www.aneclecticmind.com/2009/09/14/why-im-not-taking-photos-at-the-grand-canyon/#comment-2757 Maria Langer Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:08:14 +0000 http://www.aneclecticmind.com/2009/09/14/why-im-not-taking-photos-at-the-grand-canyon/#comment-2757 If I may butt in on this conversation...you can always visit the El Tovar lobby, restaurant, etc. on a trip to the GC. Hang out there and enjoy the amenities. But I think the Bright Angel Lodge rim cabins are a better deal and even more historic and quaint. That's my 2¢. If I may butt in on this conversation…you can always visit the El Tovar lobby, restaurant, etc. on a trip to the GC. Hang out there and enjoy the amenities. But I think the Bright Angel Lodge rim cabins are a better deal and even more historic and quaint. That’s my 2¢.

]]> By: Alley Kaye http://www.aneclecticmind.com/2009/09/14/why-im-not-taking-photos-at-the-grand-canyon/#comment-2756 Alley Kaye Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:58:03 +0000 http://www.aneclecticmind.com/2009/09/14/why-im-not-taking-photos-at-the-grand-canyon/#comment-2756 <a href="#comment-131830" rel="nofollow">@robert </a> Hi Robert, I'm sorry to have not responded to your inquiry sooner - I didn't see it till today, so you've probably made a decision already. However, if it's OK for me to still put my "two cents" in, I'd say if you can get reservations at El Tovar, grab 'em! It truly does have a really special "old world" atmosphere (the hotel dates back to 1905) that you don't see very often these days. The architectural features include peeled log beams, 2 fireplaces in the lobby, and a mezzanine where I believe they serve morning coffee. The hotel has a lovely dining room as well. People would give their eye teeth, first born, etc. etc. to stay at the El Tovar - I know, I used to work there! Good luck in your choice and have a wonderful time. @robert

Hi Robert, I’m sorry to have not responded to your inquiry sooner – I didn’t see it till today, so you’ve probably made a decision already. However, if it’s OK for me to still put my “two cents” in, I’d say if you can get reservations at El Tovar, grab ‘em! It truly does have a really special “old world” atmosphere (the hotel dates back to 1905) that you don’t see very often these days. The architectural features include peeled log beams, 2 fireplaces in the lobby, and a mezzanine where I believe they serve morning coffee. The hotel has a lovely dining room as well. People would give their eye teeth, first born, etc. etc. to stay at the El Tovar – I know, I used to work there! Good luck in your choice and have a wonderful time.

]]> By: robert http://www.aneclecticmind.com/2009/09/14/why-im-not-taking-photos-at-the-grand-canyon/#comment-2755 robert Fri, 02 Oct 2009 15:17:23 +0000 http://www.aneclecticmind.com/2009/09/14/why-im-not-taking-photos-at-the-grand-canyon/#comment-2755 <a href="#comment-131597" rel="nofollow">@Alley Kaye</a> I have a choice to stay at the El Tovar Hotel(Standard 1 Queen)or Bright Angel Lodge (Cabin 1 Queen. Not that price matters $205 vs. $111 but which one would you recommend for the best GC experience? @Alley Kaye

I have a choice to stay at the El Tovar Hotel(Standard 1 Queen)or Bright Angel Lodge (Cabin 1 Queen. Not that price matters $205 vs. $111 but which one would you recommend for the best GC experience?

]]> By: Maria Langer http://www.aneclecticmind.com/2009/09/14/why-im-not-taking-photos-at-the-grand-canyon/#comment-2754 Maria Langer Thu, 17 Sep 2009 17:34:14 +0000 http://www.aneclecticmind.com/2009/09/14/why-im-not-taking-photos-at-the-grand-canyon/#comment-2754 Alley: My little room at the Bright Angel Lodge was one of the nicest accommodations I've had on this trip. Clean, comfortable, and plenty of light and fresh air to make my time in the room pleasant. I wrote down the room number and hope to get the same room again in the future. I'll be back next month. Alley: My little room at the Bright Angel Lodge was one of the nicest accommodations I’ve had on this trip. Clean, comfortable, and plenty of light and fresh air to make my time in the room pleasant. I wrote down the room number and hope to get the same room again in the future. I’ll be back next month.

]]> By: Alley Kaye http://www.aneclecticmind.com/2009/09/14/why-im-not-taking-photos-at-the-grand-canyon/#comment-2753 Alley Kaye Tue, 15 Sep 2009 19:04:27 +0000 http://www.aneclecticmind.com/2009/09/14/why-im-not-taking-photos-at-the-grand-canyon/#comment-2753 Great post as usual, Maria! Those BA Lodge rooms are so much cuter than they were years ago when I worked there. Great sunset shot too! Great post as usual, Maria! Those BA Lodge rooms are so much cuter than they were years ago when I worked there. Great sunset shot too!

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