Monument Valley Utah

We're back in Utah... at Gouldings Monument Valley Campground.  We're smack dab in the middle of Navajo country and got here early enough to do a little shopping.  But first things first... the roads between Mesa Verde, CO and here are atrocious!  Worst stretch of road since we left Florida.  But we got here safely albeit with a bad case of leg cramps.  And when we opened the rig - most of the stuff in the fridge was dislodged and scattered and in the dish cabinet three mugs were broken.  Guess the rockin' and rollin' was just a bit too much.  Ah well, a good excuse to buy some new souvenier mugs! 

Here's a photo of "the sleeping Ute" mountain on our way out of Mesa Verde.  Can you see him?  Head to the right, arms folded over chest....

O.K. maybe I've been out here in the desert too long... you've gotta have imagination.

On arrival we had a quick lunch, then headed for the local Indian Gift shops.  Got my eye on a couple of pieces, but want to be sure before buying.  I did, however, happen upon a very pretty hair barrette and it seems the sales clerk apparently didn't have pricing advice from her boss.... it's beaded on white leather and she sold it to me for $15!!!!  I do love a bargain...

I have now driven through canyons, looked down into canyons and climbed out of canyons - tonight we are camping in a canyon...

Campground Entrance

Campsite

We will tour the Valley tomorrow - either on our own or on a Goulding's Tour - I've been warned that the roads on the reservation lands are pretty ragged and that I don't want to take my truck out there.  Probably should heed the warnings.

So for now, just a couple of shots and we'll close....

Pam's House Salad - Yum!

A very tired Mr. Hobbs cooling off the hot parts.