No winds, bright sun, warm temperatures and non-stop scenic beauty was the order for today.
Our day started early. We were out the door and riding by 7:15. The original route had us riding 115 miles to Monument Valley. A little short cut saved us a few miles and by 8AM we had entered our 12'th state of the tour – Utah!
Along about mid morning we spotted another cyclist with touring bags mounted on his bike. To our amazement it was another person from France. He, like the French couple we met yesterday was headed to Chicago. A fit looking man in his 30’s he was traveling alone. We chatted and exchanged email information before parting ways. What are the odds of coming across three people from France cyclo-touring the US two days in a row?Within a couple hours we came upon small village called Bluff. Once outside of town the terrain began to change. Red rock monuments and plateaus started appearing.
The road was virtually traffic free which seemed odd for such a picturesque place. Where was everybody? This place is amazing.
As we got closer to Monument Valley nature’s beauty almost became overwhelming for us. Around every bend in the road another natural wonder appeared for us to see. From the painted mountains to the natural caves and arches this place was simply amazing.
Our cameras were firing off photos like Tommy guns. Then we all realized no photo taken by anyone could show this beauty in its enormity. Sure a picture will give you an idea what it looks like but unless you see it with your own eyes you can’t possibly comprehend this natural wonder.
Our sleep spot tonight is right in the heart of Monument Valley. For the night the only available room was a 4-bedroom 2-bath house sitting on a bluff. What a shame. The cost for this palace was only $185. I am typing this report outside on a patio over looking the monuments.
The manager of the restaurant asked us about our journey. When I said we started in Connecticut he asked what town because he use to live in New London. Small world.
It would be nice to spend a couple days here and go on a bus tour or visit the sites but we can’t. Our little wagon train will be hitting the dusty trail in the morning. This tour is just a recon mission so we can bring our families to the “good stuff” in the near future. Skip the scruff we will know where the action is.
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2 comments:
Kenny is the snoutster still with you? We keep looking at signs just wondered if he headed to Chiacgo too!
Snoutster is going to CA!!!!
Get that fishing pole warmed up!
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