Friday, January 4, 2013

Monument Valley in the Navajo Nation

We had checked into our hotel late at night so we didn't see what was right outside our balcony until the sun came up.  We were so surprised to have such a perfect view. 




The View Hotel



Will skateboarding before our tour of Monument Valley.  We took a guided tour with a Navajo Guide  on an unpaved road through the area.  He was able to take us into areas that are restricted to outsiders without Navajo accompaniment.   

Ford's Point

Eye of the Sun



Petroglyphs near Eye of the Sun


Ear of the Wind


Grand Canyon - Day 2

On our next visit we will be ready to hike the Bright Angel Trail to the bottom of the canyon



Our cabin on the rim


Will and Claire signing their Junior Ranger certificates

A glimpse of the Colorado River






The Watchtower

The view from the top

Climbing the Watchtower stairs

Wednesday, January 2, 2013

Happy New Year from the Grand Canyon! - Day 1


Our hike down into the canyon on the South Kaibab Trail



Claire is ready to hike back up 

Coming down the trail was definitely more fun

Will celebrated his birthday in the Grand Canyon Bright Angel Lodge

Happy New Year!  We wish you a happy and healthy 2013.  We have not had WiFi for a few days now.  We will update our adventures as soon as we can.  We miss you all and will see you soon. 

A short rest before heading back out of the canyon

Birthday hike into the Grand Canyon

Saturday, December 29, 2012

Heard Museum of American Indian Art and History - Phoenix, Arizona

 We visited the Heard Museum in Phoenix on Saturday.  We got there just in time to see some Navajo dancers perform.  We enjoyed the dancing and then explored the museum for a couple of hours.  There were great crafts for the kids and the exhibits represented all of the local Native American peoples.
Claire and Will enjoy sacred Hogan Navajo Frybread.  



A great collection of Hopi Katsina dolls