10.28 Sunset on the Colorado River at Horseshoe Bend, Page, Arizona

Numero Uno

Jenni on the cliffs, getting braver, not necessarily wiser, each day

Colorado River flows around the horseshoe

Monday was a work and travel day. However, when our editor struck gold with an idea to take a hike to a favorite, Horseshoe Bend in Page soon after arrival, we could not resist. A visit to the Colorado River, watching it snake around the horseshoe, is something not to miss. Add in the steep cliffs, distant mountains and a sunset to follow, how can one resist that atmosphere. Besides, it's not a good idea to cross our dear editor, particularly when we are hungry and she has yet to prepare dinner.

'Brass monkey' on golden wall, the time, position and place are outstanding

Sun brings out gold in 'dem' rocks, a golden opportunity

We normally arrive via Highway 89, crossing the bridge at Glen Canyon Dam and then proceeding directly into town. No problem for us as we have a particular ‘soft’ spot for Page. This time we arrived on Highway 98; notice the reversal of the figures. We became confused. It is not a good thing to be, that is, confused. However, as it is normal for us (confusion), it shows consistency and therefore is, in fact, positive. Whatever the merits of this twisted logic, nevertheless, it makes it darn difficult to find the way to our destinations. In the end, experience came through and we found both the motel and the Colorado River although not necessarily in that order. The river can be tricky to spot as it sits below the land surface, deep in the canyons that it’s reputed to have created. That’s a story for another day.

A protruding rock catches last light

Jenni tries a little sunshine at height

Multi-colors at sundown

We also took time to visit the Glen Canyon Dam, another amazing piece of engineering. When man does positive things, it is in the realm of miraculous. However, it seems that we humans enjoy the negative…such a pity.

Each day, we have the potential to witness a miracle at both sunrise and sunset wherever in the world we are. We are tending to try and view as many of these phenomena as can fit into our schedule. We only publish a few pictures, sometimes one-in-fifteen that we snap, but we think the few that are displayed herein, make the point.

Welcome to the land of the Great Navajo Nation, not forgetting our good friend, Chief Chutz-Pah or Chutzy, for short. It was in this town that we met Chutzy, some years ago.

Cheers,

Jenni and Jeffrey

The brightness just before twilight

Rocking on the Colorado River

Jenni captures the time

Mountains in distance catch the last light, too