Thursday 3/20…Spring begins!
We had a brief stay in Page, AZ, near the Glen Canyon Dam and Lake Powell. The lake was a bit low, as the dam had been opened in early March to create a flood in the Canyon. It seemed to have helped restore some of the beaches along the canyon floor and restore some of the nutrients to the water.
We traveled to Monument Valley, a long climb out of Page. We camped at Gouldings Lodge, an historic stomping ground for John Wayne and John Ford. We took the long jeep tour through the valley with our Navajo guide, Don. Full moon over the desert on Good Friday.
We left the Valley for another long climb overland to Cortez CO. Crossed the muddy, fast moving San Juan River. There had been a lot of snow in the San Juan mountains this winter and it was just beginning to thaw. Lake Powell should rise sustantially in the next few months. Had a stop at the four corners so her pinkness could have a photo op.
Next stop: Cortez and the Mesa Verde National Park.
J&A
Word has it that the Travelocity gnome would like to meet Her Pinkness.
By: Enid on March 26, 2008
at 11:40 am
Great photo! Unfortunately, I missed the last pink pic (aka image). What are the 4 states? Or do I have to look it up? I was almost as good at geography as I was at math at ESSC. And this year, I am not good at picking b-ball brackets, either! Judy and I suffered through tournament opening weekend together but had fun at the March Madness version of the 30+ triath-a-lon. Look for snail mail. Love, P.
By: peg on March 27, 2008
at 5:49 pm