Today I was totally surprised: Can you imagine Wayne eating vegan? Well, he did because: 1. It was the only 'cafe' in Bluff, Utah, where we are parked. 2. From the outside, there was no indication they didn't serve meat (bacon), and 3. it was too late to get breakfast anywhere else in route. But, after getting his 'organic' eggs and 9-whole-grain-toast with 2 slices of orange; he decided his breakfast 'wasn't so bad after all'! And my 'made-from-scratch' waffle was browned and crispy just the way I like!
Then, about 2 miles outside of Bluff on the way to Monument Valley, we got another surprise. When we see a side road, Wayne always says "wonder where this little road goes?". Today, we took 'the little road' and we found petroglyphs on the side of a cliff. Look closely at the picture and you can see some of them. It was wonderful!
Further on Utah Highway 163, we stopped off at a Navajo Market where I found some beautiful hand-made jewelry. While Wayne was resting in the market breezeway, we saw a sign "Indian Fry Bread" and just had to try it. A beautiful Indian lady hand-made it for us while we watched. She said it was served with salt sprinkled on top to go with a meal; have powdered sugar sprinkled on top as a dessert; use it for the bun on a hamburger; or as a shell for a taco. We had the powdered sugar (of course)and it was delicious!
Still on beautiful Utah Highway 163, our next stop was Monument Valley! Beauty beyond my imagination---but the 17 miles in the Valley was the most bumpy, dirt(make that rock)road I have ever been on. The posted speed limit was 15 MPH. Wayne was driving a top speed of 7 MPH and we were bouncing around in the car like jell-o! The Valley was totally worth every bump. It was some of the most beautiful sites that I've ever seen. In the middle picture I'm standing at 'John Ford's Point' (he's the director of several of John Wayne's movies which were filmed in Monument Valley).
Our last stop was Mexican Hat Rock. It was beautiful to me even though I couldn't quite make out the Mexican Hat! Can you? It's the bottom picture.
Tomorrow we're moving on to Kanab, Utah---well, that's our plans for today. So, until then--we love you------
Hey, looks like you guys are having a great time, and seeing lots of interesting things. Enjoy yourselves, and be safe.
ReplyDeleteyou are doing a superb job of this guided tour you are taking me on! these pictures are fantastic you know my favs are the ones w/ you in them!! you look great! i miss talking to you very much and this is almost keeping me satisfied until you get back so keep up the good work and i need more pictures w/ you in them please. (i hope u are not too sore from the bumpy road) give each other a big hug from me. i love you too much!! Ginger
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