I’m a little late with this chapter, and may be off and on for the next week as internet and cell service are, and will be, spotty. This day found us on the longest day’s drive that we will have with the group, about four hours. The KOA campground here is tidy, small, and has no amenities to speak of, but the scenery is spectacular. It is situated smack in the middle of Monument Valley; we have mesas on all sides of us.

It was a somewhat quiet day, as there were no group activities. We did take a side trip enroute to Four Corners Monument. A half mile stretch of highway, and a quarter of the monument, constitute my first visit to the state of New Mexico. I enjoyed my 15 minutes in the state, and look forward to our next visit. They tell me it’s pretty nice…

Along the way we saw the reddest rock either of us could remember. Very pretty. Then a highway bridge that had ninety degree approaches at both ends, a steep grade on the other side, and a width that only generously could be called “two lanes.” A great adventure.

We spent some time last night taking pictures of the moon (just a day past full), and then later of the stars. It was a lot of fun, and i think we’ll try again at the Grand Canyon.

Tomorrow we take a group open truck tour of Monument Valley. They say it will be dusty! The group then goes out for a late lunch nearby. More to follow…