Great day for a Grand Canyon day hike

It was just before lunch on a day hike in Grand Canyon. I was sitting on a ledge of ancient limestone with my two hiking companions admiring the view of this incredible landscape. That's when we saw it, a huge California Condor came cruising by . The fact that we were sitting at the edge of a 400 foot cliff allowed us to watch this graceful soarer at eye level. It was an amazing spot to examine a bird that has a 9 foot wingspan. The experience of watching this rarest of all bird species was only enriched by the backdrop of the Grand Canyon.
After the Condor lost interest in us, I left my companions sitting on the ledge as I made my way back up to a previously spotted shade tree. As I was preparing lunch, a few clouds began to pass over the canyon, which only helps to give the place a deeper saturation. Being in the Grand Canyon you can't help but to feel small, and wonder about your place in the universe. In the depths of the canyon you are surronded by the earths history,and the feeling at times is very profound. It was during this time that I couldn't help but to feel blessed to be able to enjoy such a unique wonder of the world. The Grand Canyon has been a place of inspiration for the short time that we humans have experienced it. It has been a muse for painters, poets, writers, and sometimes even trail guides.
We hiked out of the canyon after lunch, huffing and puffing as we gained elevation. I felt humbled once again by vastness.The scene on the rim of the Grand Canyon is much different than the world of ancient stone and rare bird species. It is the world of modern man, with his modern machines, although I am grateful for those as well, I can't help but to be envious of the Condor soaring over the cliff walls. Free as a bird so to speak.