FINALLY! Access to the internet...

I pulled into Best Friends a few hours ago and all I have to say is "WOW!". Of course I said that after I stopped crying... because 1. I am actually here 2. I'm seeing it in person and 3. I will be volunteering. I got a lot of great pictures of the Grand Canyon, both around sunset and sunrise. I hope they do the beauty of the place justice. I was floored with how HUGE it was and so quiet; it didn't even look or seem real at first. To exemplify just how impressed I was and wanted more time to see it, I got up this morning at 6 just to take more photos. I also got to see and hear an elk. I saw some cool things on the way here, like the Colorado River and Dam and views of the GC from the East and North sides. I will try to post some pictures now, no promises because I'm not that savvy with this stuff and this is dial-up. I'll be spending my morning tomorrow with the dogs and afternoon with the cats. And yes, there are alot of "special needs" animals here that are already tugging on my heart strings. I have no cell service, obviously because I am in the middle of nowhere - literally, so here's my cabin's phone number: 435-644-8642. I have an answering machine in my cabin but I don't think it works. I'll try for another one tomorrow because I'd love to hear messages from you. Talk to you all soon! I really miss you all. (Cynthia-I'm really disappointed in your lack of creativity;) )