Donna, Michelle, Jim Nelson & Doc relaxing by Tom's firepan.

Most of the year fires are not allowed in the Canyon. In April you are still allowed to make fires of driftwood only, in firepans, & you are required to carry out all your ashes.
 

Meanwhile, in the kitchen space, that evening's cooks prepare dinner and volunteers prepare drinks.

Every day we unloaded, set up, used, washed and loaded up again a full set of kitchen gear. Much of it was contributed by Tom, Mike and Donna.
 

Our fearless leader & permit holder Joan painting at Cardenas Creek, mile 71 (below the South Rim Visitor Center).

Joan's paintings from the trip may be seen at www.joanhoffmann.com.

Rupe indulges in his favorite pastime at Bass Camp.

This time he caught one large enough to eat, so a delicious trout appetizer supplemented our dinner.
 

Julia, Doc and Michelle celebrating Donna's birthday.
 

Margot face-painting the birthday girl.
 

Dry skin is a major problem in the desert, particularly causing painful splits in the fingers.

At Phantom Ranch we picked up a marvelous remedy, "Pure Herbal Comfort" Super Salve.

Here John demonstrates one of its lesser-known uses.