In the continuing effort to seek out new experiences, we turned off the highway in Monument Valley in route to Beaver Creek, CO (for the World Cup Ski races). This is one of those places where one says every year – “We should stop here sometime and do a tour”. This was the year!
First stop was Goulding’s Lodge, which also housed John Wayne and crew back in the filming days where Monument Valley was a favorite location for John Ford and John Wayne. Thank goodness there are newer additions to the Lodge and this was not our room – –
John Wayne’s Living Quarters during filming.
After a VERY short night of sleeping, we were on our way to meet up with our guide, Harry, at 6AM. Gary was in heaven – as Harry is also a photographer and made sure that we were in all the right spots as the sun came up and created colorful reflections and sun bursts. The pictures speak for themselves – –
Waiting for sunrise near the Totem Pole.
Bazinga.
Love the early morning light and the look of ‘fire’.
Perfect shot of ‘The Three Sisters”.
Shadow resembles the silhouette of a Native American Chief.
More vistas to behold.
Castle Rock in the Distance.
Just that fast the morning was over and Beaver Creek was calling. But – another new experience was notched on the belt;-)
Sharing beautiful scenery – E & G
Elizabeth & Gary's Magic Bus Tour 
You two have the most fabulous adventures, where other people see rocks and animals you guys see incredible beauty. Thankyou for sharing your pictures.
Congratulations Gary and Harry? for the most beautiful pictures of this area I have ever seen. My family hiked around this area extensively in the early 60’s. When you are standing there looking they look huge and powerful. You have captured that awe with your pictures!
Congratulations Elizabeth on your golfing award, it’s so much fun to see results of something you already love. We watched them build the Instrument Museum only dreaming of what would happen in it and what it would look like inside. That is a destination next time we are in the Valley. I want to hear about some events when we get together.
Your Thanksgiving pictures are wonderful, everyone looks great except Gary, {he made up for that leaning on John Waynes’ bungalow}.
Travel safe and keep up the great photos! Vern and Betty
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