We woke up on the rim of the Grand Canyon this morning. We soaked up the colors of morning, as we drove along the rim, stopping at almost every viewpoint along the 25 mile East Rim Drive.
As we drove east, away from the Grand Canyon and onto the Navajo Reservation,
we stopped to hike at an overlook of a gorge of the Little Colorado River.
We had lunch in Tuba City and then stopped at Navajo National Monument, as the sky was a mix of sun, clouds, and snow flurries. We hiked the Sandal Trail to an overlook across the canyon into Betatakin Ruin, a 125 room cliff dwelling. We were glad we brought binoculars.
At Kayenta, we turned north toward Monument Valley. We are staying at the View Hotel, with a view of the Mittens from our balcony. Oh what a sight! The weather continued with a mix of sun, clouds, and light precipitation until dark. We're anxious to see what tomorrow morning brings.
