START: Holbrook, AZ TODAY: 236 Miles
END: Page, AZ TOTAL: 2,548 Miles
CAMPGROUND: Page Lake Powell Campground
The expansive plains in view
early this morning reminded us of the history of this area and the various
Native American tribes. Thriving
communities of The Ancient Pueblo People were followed by Hopi, Apache and
Navajo natives who once thrived on these beautiful lands. Scattered casinos seem to be the final legacy
of these once proud Americans and their strong leaders. 
Driving on I-40, the distant mountain grew larger, finally revealing its bright white snow cap.
We left the trees
behind, crossed the dry Little Colorado River where most traffic turned left
toward the South Rim of the Grand Canyon.
While snapping multiple frames, we realized someone nearby had deployed this drone for a better vantage point.
The following photos captured the highlight of our day – a boat tour on Lake Powell in the Antelope Canyon located in Page, AZ. Although a natural canyon and river, today’s version has been enhanced by a nearby dam creating a 400 ft deep reservoir.
Having awakened to the sounds
of birds and light streaming in the roof vents, I checked the time on my phone
– it was only 4:30 a.m. The change of
time zones has definitely affected my sleep.
By 8:00 we had done three loads
of laundry, made the bed with fresh sheets, folded and put away the
clothes and towels.
The expansive plains in view
early this morning reminded us of the history of this area and the various
Native American tribes. Thriving
communities of The Ancient Pueblo People were followed by Hopi, Apache and
Navajo natives who once thrived on these beautiful lands. Scattered casinos seem to be the final legacy
of these once proud Americans and their strong leaders. 
Driving on I-40, the distant mountain grew larger, finally revealing its bright white snow cap.
It
didn’t take long for the terrain to change once again when we stopped in
Flagstaff where the towering Ponderosa Pines dominated the landscape.
The Wupatki National Monument, just outside
of the city, honors the Ancient Puebo
People who first inhabited this area in 500 AD.
We left the trees
behind, crossed the dry Little Colorado River where most traffic turned left
toward the South Rim of the Grand Canyon.
Ron was napping as we rounded a curve and started a slow climb up a
major rock formation. My out-loud
reaction to the s-curve drive awakened him just in time to take in our first
view of the Canyon overlook.
Spectacular!
While snapping multiple frames, we realized someone nearby had deployed this drone for a better vantage point.
The following photos captured the highlight of our day – a boat tour on Lake Powell in the Antelope Canyon located in Page, AZ. Although a natural canyon and river, today’s version has been enhanced by a nearby dam creating a 400 ft deep reservoir.
Arriving back at the dock, the temperature
officially registered 100 degrees. It
felt like sticking your face in a hot oven, no matter the low humidity of 7%. Despite the heat, it was an amazing day.
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