This photo was yesterday. We had to let you know that the girls are always shopping. This Navajo vendor has been at this scenic view area for 25 years, and we each did find something to buy!
Today's ride was a breeze, and I don't mean we had wind. We had only (it feels great that we can now say that) 50 miles to ride, and mostly entirely downhill. It was another gloriously beautiful day and we enjoyed the incredible scenery along the way, while remembering yesterday's beauty and fun. We were in great spirits. For most of our entire trip the road conditions have been good, but part of today's ride had big seams in the pavement, making the travelling rough. Lots of traffic too. But, it can't all be perfect. We stopped at Mexican Water Trading Post to buy water and have our snack, enjoying watching the locals and tourists come and go.
We arrived in Kayenta at 12:30, checked into the Holiday Inn, then got back on our bikes to find some lunch. The Golden Sands was our choice. The building had been there for a long time, with a huge rock fireplace, and interesting photos on the walls of Navajos and landscapes. We split a Navajo Taco which was delicious and filling.
We headed back to the motel where after a rest and a shower, Bill arrived, having hiked into the Tsegi Canyon to see the Betatakin Ruins. He got in a quick shower, then we hopped in the car to head up to Monument Valley. Another amazing area. We "ooohed and ahhhed" over the rock formations and the late afternoon light.
Our dinner plans were to go to Goulding's, one of the oldest and most well-known trading posts. Now there is Goulding's Museum (the original trading post, shown below), Goulding's RV Park and Campground, Goulding's Laundromat, Goulding's Mini Mart, Goulding's Gift Shop (very disappointing) and Goulding's Restaurant. Our meal was fair, but with a lovely sunset view of the formations, while listening to the foreign tourists in the background. Ever since Kanab there have been many tour buses carrying Germans, French, Japanese, and even a few Americans.
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