To Kayenta
I actually did a small part of Route 66 in the town of Flagstaff before heading North through the Painted Canyon before arriving at Kayenta which is is situated on the southern end of Monument Valley which opens up spectacularly before you as you leave the Klethla Valley through the Marsh Pass. I stayed the night in Kayenta with a howling dusty storm descending upon the town from the South West as night fell. (See Photographs) The wind was very stong and gusty throughout the night blowing sand and brush.
Monument Valley
The openness of the valley floor is contrasted magnificently with the enormous columns seemingly sprouting from the ground. It certainly a magnificent sight to see the various shapes that have been carved by the elements. The views are ever changing and the towers change shape as you pass them by and the light changes their perspective. At the end of the valley is Mexican hat, presumably name from the eroded rock that looks human with the shape of a mexican hat topping it. (See Photos).
I then rose up from the valley floor heading north via Highway 191 to Moab passing some fantastic views of the red stone formations. In fact some of the best red stone rock views yet. (See Photos) At Moab I called in at a superb local brewery and picked up 5 firkins of ale to wet my grandsons head.
I then continued my jouney North on Highway 191 to Salt Lake City.
