Just when we think we've seen the best canyon views - we travel another byway and find more incredible and awe-inspiring landscapes. And today was no exception. We started our day with the decision
not to pay the Navajo nation $20 just to gain access to their visitor center where we'd be encouraged to buy lunch and wares. Then a guided tour of the reservation and "their" monuments would be another $50 or so per person. Instead, we headed out on our own, in the truck, and got directions to the Valley of the Gods. We drove about 30 miles on paved roads and then headed into dirt road territory. I confess that the further along we went, the more times I found myself holding my breath and holding the steering wheel for all I was worth. The most challenging was a hairpin turn with no wiggle room and a 4 wheeler coming in the other direction! Still not sure how I did it. I'm posting a few extra photos as this day merits it:
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| "Painted Mountains" |
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| Mexican Hat |
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| Collecting More Sand |
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| Is there anything on the other side????? |
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| Delicate Balance |
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| Massive Wall of Rock - 20 stories? |
The we got to the hairpin.... this photo doesn't begin to share the 'fear factor'.
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| Hairpin turn...almost quit, but AAA out here? Then the other car came 'round the corner! |
By this time the adrenalin was working and there was no stopping us...
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| Smooching Rocks? |
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| Organ Grinder Monkey on Left |
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| Frog Rocks - note smile & eye |
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| San Juan River Bridge on the way "home". |
I'm so glad we did the trip "our way". It was a 17 mile drive that felt like 40, but it sure was fun!
What a great trip you're having. I'm sure you're piling up stories in addition to the ones you're posting, as well as memories to last a lifetime. Thanks for sharing your trip!
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