Monument Valley Day 1

The temperature in Durango on Saturday morning was 34 degrees.  Just a few more days and the color will be here in its full brilliance.  Unfortunately we are now on a schedule and had to head for Monument Valley.

After an easy run of 184 miles we arrived at Goldings RV Park in the beautiful red rocks just outside the valley itself.  After arranging for a tour for Sunday we drove to the park for a drive on the 17 mile loop road through the valley.  Movement in the valley is restricted to that loop plus a few side trips if you don't have an official guide or aren't on a tour.

Merrick Butte

Mitten Butte

View from John Ford Point

Cowboy at John Ford Point

The Totem Poles

After our tour we enjoyed a St Pauli Girl NA beer on the deck of the View Hotel Restaurant and watched the sun go down.

Mary on the Deck