I just posted a few blogs!! Just click *Older Post* to view photos from Bandelier, Pecos, Hovenweep and Natural Bridges.

The Waves

Like planned we were on our way to the Waves by sunrise. Since the hike is on an unmarked trail through the desert mountain side we had were given a pamphlet with photos to follow. Two hours up and down hills, through a small sand dune and a wash or two later I was in awe as the brightly colored layered rocks came into sight.

We spent the hours climbing up, hiking around, and photographing every line. It was spectacular!

The Waves!!!

Unfortunately we had to leave before sunset so we left around three. The day was fantastic but drained us out . So after a delicious dinner, we called it a night.

Antelope Canyon

The slot canyons of Upper Antelope Canyon is one of the largest attractions in Page AZ. The entry to the canyon is a four wheel drive on a sandy desert road. In order to visit the canyon you must be on a tour. I choose to a hour tour leaving from town. It was a bit costly so I went by myself. Tripod and camera in hand I climbed into the truck that brought the tour group 15 minutes away to the opening of the canyon.

The native Navajo tour guide was extremely nice, giving me pointers on different settings and great places to take photos. The canyon was absolutely fabulous with brilliantly colored walls.

It was neat to learn that the flash flooding this past summer had lifted the floor of the canyon by adding five feet of sand. 

The whole canyon was only about a  half a mile walk but an hour fly’s by when your fiddling with a tripod and camera settings.

The canon was absolutely worth the cost; I just wish I had more time because I would have had more photos if I wasn’t rushed through by the tour.

Navajo Nation

Once we crossed into Arizona we were in the Navajo Reservation. A must while driving through this part of the country is to take a break to enjoy the beautiful rocky landscape of Monument Valley.  

Continuing our journey West from the Navajo Tribal Lands, we stopped at the Navajo National Monument. With paths closed off to the cliff dwellings, the only thing to do here in November is walk a short path to a vista point of small village carved in the mountain side. Probably more impressive walking up close, we were able to kind of make out the dwellings with my telephoto lens.

Just outside of Navajo nation, we were able to stay at a Wal-mart in Page Arizona.