Halfway...

Doesn't seem possible... our trip is half over.    Well, let me reconsider that.... when I look at the odometer.... when I look at all the photos.... when I re-read the blog... when I look at the itinerary book... then it does seem possible.  We have so many memories already.  And the Grand Canyon is still to come!

Today we enjoyed a more relaxed pace starting at a local gem/rock shop.  We each sorted through many boxes and display cases of rocks, slabs, crystals etc. getting lost in the possibilities of jewelry to be made.  Fun!  Then it was on to the Anansazi Cultural Heritage Center in Dolores, CO.  They are under the auspices of the Bureau of Land Management and are responsible for a great deal of archeological research and preservation activity.  Their collections are pretty amazing... here's a sample:

Beautiful Entrance

Zuni Decorated Cat

Zuni Artifacts

Zuni & Navajo Artifacts

It was a beautiful day so we enjoyed a picnic lunch  admiring the scenery;

June daisies the day before my anniversary!

I love these pinecone clusters...

Such a beautiful view...

The clouds were amazing...

After lunch we visited a shop specializing in Native American made jewelry and pottery.  So very tempting!  Case after case of tourquoise and silver jewelry.  Pam bought a gorgeous earring and bracelet set... I drooled.... I'm waiting to find the perfect piece somewhere down the road; I'll know it when I see it.    We headed back to the campsite and enjoyed a perfectly barbecued steak and veggies.  Fitting end to a great day!