Saturday at Horseshoe Bend

 We were packed and on the bus at 8:00 am.  Spent the morning driving through the high desert and enjoying the varied scenery.  Watched a couple videos.  Lunch was at Oljato-Monument Valley, Arizona. Monument Valley is not a National Park but a Park owned by the Navajo. Reservation.  Lunch was absolutely delightful AFTER we climbed  a hill that went straight up. The specialty was Navajo Tacos - also Fry Bread.  The waitress took our order and then said, “Are you sure you wouldn’t rather share a Taco?” Sure It was huge and she cut it in half and served it on two plates. Also had fry bread (which comes cut into 4 pieces and served with powdered sugar and honey. All the staff were tribe members.  Great experience of good food and service! Drove the short distance to Monument Valley which is flat desert with huge sandstone rocks of various shapes standing alone.  All the other rocks have been part of a whole hillside where these stood by themselves. Visited the Museum (featured the Code Talker of WWII) and then hit the road again. Two hours later we are at Horseshoe Bend and on Pacific Time.  We have been bouncing back and forth between Utah and Arizona.   Anyway, the walk down to Horseshoe Bend on the Colorado River is (round trip) is 1.5 miles. It is 89 degrees, bright sun, and high altitude. N. And I opted Out.  Chuck accepted the challenge and is on the path.  He promised that he would stop if it was too much. Tonight and tomorrow night we stay at the same hotel.  That will be nice.