I feel I have a lot to be thankful for, even tho' the exchange rate is woeful, the world seems to be getting deeper into financial and social trouble, personally I know the greatest people around.
The weather forcast was for snow but while we had two days of rain the snow only fell on the higher peaks.
Then on Saturday, Rob was able to join us on a trip to Tuba City, everyone after me now - Tooba City - about an hour away.
Tuba City (Navajo: Tó Naneesdizí) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Coconino County, Arizona, United States. The population was 8,225 at the 2000 census. It is the Navajo Indian Reservation's largest community, slightly larger than Shiprock, New Mexico. The Hopi town of Moenkopi lies directly to its southeast.
The name of the town honors Tuuvi, a Hopi headman from Oraibi. The Navajo name for Tuba City, Tó Naneesdizí translates as “tangled waters” which probably refers to the many springs below the surface of the ground which are the source of several reservoirs.
Tuba City is located within the Painted Desert on the western side of the Navajo Nation. The town is situated on U.S. Route 160, near the junction with Arizona State Route 264. Tuba City is located about 50 miles from the eastern entrance to Grand Canyon National Park. Most of Tuba City's residents are Navajo, with a small Hopi minority. Arizona does not currently observe Daylight Time, however the Navajo reservation does. In practice the community has a varied observance. Tribal offices and schools observe DST; most businesses do not.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tuba_City,_ArizonaUnfortuately the Museum was closed but wandered around the Trading Post and bought some more souveniers, and a Coyote Waits t-shirt, will share with you Fushia.
Had lunch, where else but in Kate's Cafe.
Another hour up the road went to the Navajo National Monument, and it was freezing!
Navajo National Monument
Navajo National Monument preserves three intact cliff dwellings of the Ancestral Puebloan people. A visitor center, museum, three short self-guided trails, two small campgrounds, and a picnic area provide service to travelers that make the trek to this remote hamlet.
http://www.nps.gov/nava/a 1 mile (1.6km) walk down and back to the veiwing platform. I find I can go downhill any distance but climbing really knocks me up, have to take it very easy and stop to catch breath, but I get there, at long last after the others who are very patient with me. Along the way were informative signs about the flora and its use by the native inhabitants , yucca, prickly pear etc.
Navajo National Monument is located within the northwest portion of the Navajo Reservation in northern Arizona.
Navajo National Monument preserves three of the most intact cliff dwellings of the ancestral puebloan people (Hisatsinom). The Navajo people who live here today call these ancient ones Anasazi. The monument is high on the Shonto plateau, overlooking the Tsegi Canyon system in the Navajo Nation in Northern Arizona. The monument features a visitor center, two short self-guided mesa top trails, two small campgrounds, and a picnic area. Rangers guide visitors on free tours of the Keet Seel and Betatakin (Bitát'ahkin in Navajo) cliff dwellings.
The Sandal Trail is an accessible self-guided walk that provides views of the spectacular canyonlands and rugged topography near the visitor center. Interpretive signs provide information on local flora and other topics. The 1.6 km round-trip trail ends at an overlook of the Betatakin ruins across the 560 feet (170 m) deep Betatakin Canyon. The National Monument was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Navajo_National_Monument
Looking up the Betatakin Canyon and across to the ruins
Some amazing formations on way to Tuba City, part of the Painted Desert
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