Canyon de Chelly (d Shay) was really interesting with ruins dating from 13th century which we could see from various lookout points. The native Indians still live and farm in this canyon, although have to move out to higher ground in the wet season. This is in the Navajo Reservation, a huge area stretching into Utah, Arizona and Colorado.
The painted desert was really great, some wonderful colours and formations.
I was a bit disappointed with the Petrified Forest. Most of what we could see close-up were small pieces and I had to agree with Ian's cynicism that they looked like they were placed there for us tourists and photographers.
It's been a long day and we drove through to Winslow tonight which meant getting onto the motorway which was quite scary, only two lanes and huge semis that seemed to be racing each other, whilst at the same time we were driving into the late afternoon sun. The bonus was a lovely pink desert sky as we arrived to Winslow.
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| Part of Canyon de Chelly with Spider Rock. |
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| Ruins are just above the tree line and below the canyon wall. |
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| The painted desert - red and white |
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| More of the painted desert - colours varied from greys, purples and deep reds |
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| Petrified log sticking out of the wall |
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| Some of the many parts of petrified trees around the pathway. |
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